Forney Jump starter, 52731 Owner's Manual

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52731

18 AMP-HOUR • 12 VOLT • OVERHEAT PROTECTION • JUMP START

OWNER’S MANUAL

PORTABLE POWER • COMPACT & ROBUST

800 Peak Amps 250-300 Normal Cranking Amps 150-210 Cold Cranking Amps

• 18 Amp-Hour, 12 Volt

• Wall charger

• 6-gauge booster cable

• Built in ultra-bright LED work light

• Safety On/Off switch

• 12 Volt cigarette lighter/charger

• Two (2) 12 Volt outlets with 15 Amp
overload protector

• Input socket DC charger

• Overheat protection

• LED battery status indicator

• Fully insulated battery clips with
600mm leads

• Robust plastic case with integral
handle

• Sealed lead-acid battery

• 1-Year/90-Day Limited Warranty

with "Advanced Replacement"

POWER TO GET THE JOB DONE

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WARNING

Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safetly Rules and Operational Instructions.

*Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury, blindness, loss of life and/or damage to machineries or
power pack unit.*

When working with lead acid batteries, always use eye goggle. Contact with battery acid may cause blindness
and/or severe burns.

• There is a risk of explosive gases being released when batteries are being charged or discharged. Make sure
immediate first aid assistance is available in case of accident.

• Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat as explosion may occur.

• Never allow battery clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor – This can cause damage
to the unit and/or create dangerous sparks/ explosion hazards.

• Do not smoke or use by open flame while working on a vehicle’s battery system.

• Always disconnect the negative (Black) jumper cable first, then the positive (red) jumper cable next.

• When charging unit from a 120-volt AC electrical outlet, the outlet being used should be protected by a ground
fault interrupt (GFI) switch.

• To avoid electrical shock, do not allow the electrical cords and outlets to get wet.

• Perform jumpstart procedures only in a safe, dry, well-ventilated area.

• When using this unit close to the vehicle’s battery and engine, place the unit only on flat, stable surface, making
sure to keep all clamps, cords, clothing and body parts away from moving vehicle components.

• Keep unit out of reach of children when in storage or while in use.

• Before disposing of battery, protect terminals with heavy duty electrical tape to prevent shorting that may result
in injury or fire.

FIRST AID FOR BATTERY ACID CONTACT:

• SKIN: Rinse area of acid contact with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Seek immediate

medical attention if redness, pain or irritation occurs.

• EYES: If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately for a minimum of 15 minutes then seek

medical attention.

CAUTION: SAFETY FIRST

• Failure to follow these statements may result in damage to vehicles, appliances, and the power pack unit.

• Use only the supplied cords for recharging/operating this unit.

• Recharge the power pack immediately after each use.

• Turn switch to OFF position when unit is being charged or when not in use.

• Always switch to OFF position before connection to a power source/load.

• Never use power pack to operate appliances that draw more than 10 amps.

• This system is designed to be used only on vehicles with 12-volt DC battery systems. Do not connect to a 6-volt
or 24-volt battery system.

• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump started. Before
jumpstarting, check vehicle’s “Owner manual” to confirm external-starting assistance is advised.

• Excessive engine cranking can damage a vehicle’s starter motor. If the engine fails to start after the
recommended number of attempts. Discontinue jump start procedure and look for other problems that may
need to be corrected.

• Although this unit contains a non-spillable battery, it is recommended that unit be kept upright during storage
and usage. To avoid possible damage that may occur to the power pack – avoid direct sunlight, direct heat,
and moisture.

• Before each use, check unit for wear and tear. Replace worn or defective parts by calling our customer service
department at [phone].

• Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery.

• This unit will not operate appliances and equipment that produce heat, such as a hair dryers, microwave ovens,
and toasters.