Diehard 1150 28.71988 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Portable Power 1150

Model No.

28.71988

Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
before Every Use of this Product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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CONTAINS SEALED, NON-SPILLABLE LEAD-ACID
BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with
battery acid may cause severe burns and blindness.
Keep out of reach of children.

DIEHARD ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this DieHard
product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 1 year from the date of
purchase, return it to any DieHard outlet in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty does not include light bulbs or the inator hose and adapters, which are

expendable parts.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights; you may also have other rights, which

vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS,
CALL TOLL-FREE FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM CT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY:
1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764)

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – Charge the jump starter internal battery immediately

after purchase, after every use and every 30 days. This manual will show you how to
use your jump starter safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these
instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and
operating instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a
signal word, a message and an icon.

The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in damage to the equipment or vehicle or property damage.

Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

Read the entire manual before using this product. 1.1

Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

Keep out of reach of children.1.2
Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment 1.3

not recommended or sold by the jump starter manufacturer may

result in a risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.

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Do not put ngers or hands into any of the 1.4 jump starter’s outlets.

Do not expose the 1.5 jump starter to rain or snow.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn off and/or unplug the jump starter before attempting 1.6

any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.

Do not operate the 1.7 jump starter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or

otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied service person. (Call customer

service at: 1-800-732-7764.)

Do not disassemble the 1.8 jump starter; take it to a qualied service person when service

or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of re or electric shock.
(Call customer service at: 1-800-732-7764.)

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS 1.9
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU
USE THE JUMP STARTER.

To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published 1.10
by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use
in the vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products and on
the engine.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. A SPARK
NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid 2.1

battery is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost
importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the jump starter.

NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.2.2

Do not permit the internal battery of the jump starter to freeze. Never charge a frozen 2.3
battery.

To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to touch together or contact the same piece of metal.2.4
When charging the internal battery of the jump starter, work in a well ventilated area 2.5

and do not restrict the ventilation in any way.
Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. It might 2.6

spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when 2.7

working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the jump starter is being used.2.8

RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID
IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.

Consider having someone close enough by to come to 2.9

your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case 2.10

battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.

Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective 2.11
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.

If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and 2.12

water. If acid enters your eye, immediately ood the eye with cold running water for at

least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO 2.13

NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may cause injury.2.14

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Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter. During cleaning, keep airborne 2.15
corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda
and water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not
touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and 2.16
make sure that the output voltage of the jump starter is correct.

Make sure that the jump starter cable clips make tight connections.2.17

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN CONNECTING TO A BATTERY3.

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE
A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

Attach the output cables to the battery 3.1
and chassis as indicated below. Never allow the
output clips to touch each other.

Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or 3.2
hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the charging process,
ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or cut the
insulation of the cables.

Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and 3.3
other parts that can cause injury.

Check the polarity of the battery posts. The 3.4

POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually

has a larger diameter then the NEGATIVE

(NEG, N, -) post.

Determine which post of the battery is 3.5

grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the

negative post is grounded to the chassis

(as in most vehicles), see step 3.6. If the

positive post is grounded to the chassis,
see step 3.7.

For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect 3.6

the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the jump
starter to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle

chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor,
fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame
or engine block.

For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the jump 3.7
starter to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do

not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a
heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

When disconnecting the jump starter, turn all switches to off (if applicable), remove the 3.8

clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS4.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

The jump starter charger is for use on a nominal 120-4.1
volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances. The plug pins must t the receptacle
(outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.

NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM

4.2 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not t the outlet,

have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician. An improper

connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution. NOTE: Pursuant to
Canadian Regulations, use of an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an
adapter plug in the United States is not recommended and should not be used.

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