DieHard Portable Power 1150, Portable Power 1150 28.71988 Operator's Manual

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Portable Power 1150

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Model No.

28.71988

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 3

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN CONNECTING TO A BATTERY 4

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS 5

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5

FEATURES 6

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 12

MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 13

TROUBLESHOOTING 13

SPECIFICATIONS 14

REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES 14

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, and 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: 1-800-732-7764

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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.

Safety messages in this manual contain two different type styles.

Unnumbered type states the hazard.•

Numbered type states how to avoid the hazard.•

The icon gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.

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.

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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. Failure to do so could result 1.1
in serious injury or death.

Keep out of reach of children.1.2
Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended 1.3

or sold by the jump starter manufacturer may result in a risk of re, electric

shock or injury to persons or damage to property.

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 1.6

before attempting 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 DANGEROUS. 1.9
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 1.10
published 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.

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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 battery is dangerous. Batteries generate 2.1
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 2.3
frozen battery.

To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to touch together or contact the same 2.4
piece of metal.

When charging the internal battery of the jump starter, work in a well ventilated 2.5
area 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 2.6
might 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 2.7
when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short­circuit 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 2.8
being used.

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

Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work 2.9
near a lead-acid battery.

Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your 2.10
skin, clothing or eyes.

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

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

soap and 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. 2.13

DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may cause injury.2.14
Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter. During cleaning, 2.15

keep airborne 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 2.16
and 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