Harbor Freight Tools 08884 User Manual

3-IN-1 JUMP-START

8884

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Note: After purchase
and before initial use
of the Jump-Start,
fully charge the Jump­Start battery until the
DC Charging LED
turns off.

After each jump start,
fully recharge the
battery until the DC
Charging LED turns
off.

Fully charge Jump­Start battery every 30
days to ensure long
battery life.

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Air Compressor 260 PSI with 12V (DC)
Start Amps 400
Peak Amps 900
Battery 12 V, 17 Ah, Lead-Acid,

Rechargeable

Charging Current = 0.60A
Booster Cables #4 Gauge, 25” Length
Includes: 12 Volt Cigarette Lighter Charger,
AC Adapter Receptacle, Built-in Light,
Booster Cable Storage, Charge/Battery Indicators

Note: Charging performance of this tool

(if charged by line voltage) may vary
depending on variations in local line
voltage. Extension cord usage may
also affect charging performance.

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for
the safety warnings and precautions,
assembly instructions, operating and
maintenance procedures, parts list and
diagram. Keep your invoice with this
manual. Write the invoice number on the
inside of the front cover. Keep the manual
and invoice in a safe and dry place for
future reference.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: When using tool, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of personal injury and
damage to equipment.

lighted. Do not use in the presence

of ammable gases or liquids.

Keep children away3. . Children must
never be allowed in the work area.
Do not let them handle this product.

Store idle equipment4. . When not
in use, tools must be stored in a dry
location to inhibit rust. Always lock
up tools and keep out of reach of
children.

Use the right tool for the job5. . Do
not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger
industrial tool. There are certain
applications for which this tool was
designed. It will do the job better and
more safely at the rate for which it
was intended. Do not modify this tool
and do not use this tool for a purpose
for which it was not intended.

Dress properly6. . Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry as they
can be caught in moving parts.
Protective, electrically non-conductive
clothes and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working. Wear
restrictive hair covering to contain
long hair.

Wear ANSI-approved splash-7.
resistant safety goggles.

Do not overreach8. . Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

Read all instructions before using this
tool!

Keep work area clean1. . Cluttered

areas invite injuries.

Observe work area conditions2. .

Do not use machines or power tools

in damp or wet locations. Don’t

expose to rain. Keep work area well

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Maintain tools with care9. . Keep

tools clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and, if
damaged, have them repaired by an
authorized technician. The handles
must be kept clean, dry, and free from
oil and grease at all times.

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Stay alert10. . Watch what you are

doing, use common sense. Do not

operate any tool when you are tired.

Check for damaged parts11. . Before

using any tool, any part that appears

damaged should be carefully checked

to determine that it will operate

properly and perform its intended

function. Check for alignment and

binding of moving parts; any broken

parts or mounting xtures; and any

other condition that may affect proper

operation. Any part that is damaged

should be properly repaired or

replaced by a qualied technician. Do

not use the tool if any switch does not

turn On and Off properly.

Replacement parts and 12.

accessories. When servicing, use

only identical replacement parts.

Use of any other parts will void the

warranty. Only use accessories

intended for use with this tool.

Do not operate tool if under the 13.

inuence of alcohol or drugs. Read

warning labels if taking prescription

medicine to determine if your

judgement or reexes are impaired

while taking drugs. If there is any

doubt, do not operate the Jump-Start.

Maintenance14. . For your safety,

maintenance should be performed

regularly by a qualied technician.

If you come in contact with battery 15.

acid, immediately wash the effected

area with cool, clean water. Call for

medical assistance and continue

ushing the effected areas until

medical help arrives.

clamps only. Keep it in the “Off”
position except when jumpstarting.

Lead-acid batteries vent hydrogen 17.
gas during normal operation and
charging. Hydrogen is highly

ammable and explosive. Charge

batteries only in a well-ventilated
area.

Do not allow the red and black 18.
clamps to come in contact with each
other or the same metal object.

When charging, 19. rst connect the red
(+) clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal.

Connect the 20. negative (-) clamp to
a non-moving metal engine part for
negative ground systems.

Only use the charger on 12 V 21.
systems on vehicles or boats.

Do not use as a replacement for a 22.
vehicle battery.

The warnings, cautions, and 23.
instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.

People with pacemakers should 24.
consult their physician(s) before

use. Electromagnetic elds in close

proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or
pacemaker failure.

The ON/Off switch (See FIGURE 1, 16.

next page) regulates power to the

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CONTROLS AND

COMPONENTS

clamps only. Keep it in the “Off”
position except when jumpstarting.

FIGURE 1 (FRONT)

Red

Clamp

FIGURE 2 (BACK)

Compressor On/Off Switch

Cigarette

Lighter
Plug in

On/Off

Work
Light

DC Charging
LED

Recharging
Receptacle

Test

Meter

Light

Switch

Voltage
Test
Switch

Screw

(Battery

Removal)

Black

Clamp

120 V~ Charging

FIGURE 3

12 VDC Cigarette

Lighter Receptacle

120 V~

Charging

Plug (male)

1. Plug an extension cord into a wall
outlet and plug the female end of the
extension cord into the 120V male
Charging Plug of the 120V~ Charging
Port (see FIGURE 3, above).

120 V~

Plug in

Air Hose

Storage

Pressure

Gauge

Air Hose

with Universal

Adapter for Tires

CHARGING

Note: After purchase and before initial

use, fully charge the Jump-Start
battery until the DC charging LED
turns off.

WARNING! The ON/Off switch (See

FIGURE 1) regulates power to the

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Before rst use, fully charge the 2.

Jump-Start battery until the DC
Charging LED turns off.

After each jump start, fully 3.
recharge the battery until the DC
Charging LED turns off. It may
take up to 48 hours to fully charge
the Jump-Start battery.

Fully recharge Jump Start battery 4.
every 30 days to ensure long
battery life and reliability.

Note: The charger unit comes equipped

with an automatic shut off LED to
prevent overcharging. Leave the unit
plugged in to make sure it is charged
for emergencies.

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12 VDC Charging

Note: This system is equipped with a 12

VDC Cigarette Lighter Adapter so you
can charge the Jump-Start from a
vehicle or boat battery. This method
of recharging will not charge the
unit as fully as when using the 120
V~ charging method. Only use this
method in an emergency situation, as
this recharging method may shorten
the life of the Jump-Start.

Take out your 12 VDC Cigarette 5.
Lighter Adapter. The adapter has a
cigarette lighter plug in one end of
the cord, and a round plug on the
other end. Plug the round plug into
the Recharging Receptacle (See
FIGURE 1). Plug the cigarette plug
into the vehicle or boat cigarette
lighter receptacle.

Charge the unit for the minimal time 6.
needed (to at least 14 volts). Store
the Cigarette Lighter Adapter when

nished.

Note: Charging room temperature: 50o F

- 104o F.

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OPERATION

Using the Jump-Start as a 12 VDC

power source

If you use the Jump-Start with a
power inverter (not included) as a
120 V~ power source, Table 3 will
give you approximate times to expect
with a fully charged unit.

Warning!! The ON/Off switch (See

FIGURE 1) regulates power to the
clamps only. Keep it in the “Off”
position except when jumpstarting.

Insert the 12 VDC Cigarette Lighter 1.
plug from the appliance into the 12
VDC Cigarette Lighter Receptacle on
the side of the unit. See FIGURE 3.

Note: Table 2 gives approximate

operating times when beginning with
a fully charged system.

TABLE 2

12 VDC Power Source Usage Times

Estimated

Appliance

Power

(watts)

Fluorescent Light,
Cell Phone Charger
Radio, Fan,
Depth Finder
Video Recorder/
Player, Spotlight
Small Power Tool,
Bilge Pump
Electric Cooler 48 3
Air Compressor,
Vacuum

4 50

9 26

15 14

24 8

80 2

Estimated

Use

(hours)

TABLE 3

120 V~ Power Source Usage Times

using a power inverter (not included)

Estimated

Appliance

Power

(watts)

Spotlight, DVD
Player, Sump Pump
Faxes/TV’s
Small Appliances
Computers/Printers 200 0.75
Medium Power Tool,
Blender

100 1.5

150 1

250 0.5

Estimated

Use

(hours)

Note: The appliance will be plugged into

the power inverter (not included), and
the 12 VDC Cigarette Lighter plug
from the inverter will plug into the 12
VDC Cigarette Lighter Receptacle on
the side of the unit.

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Jump Starting a Vehicle

Compressor Usage

Attach the1. red (+) Booster Cable
Clamp to the red (+) positive battery
terminal.

Attach the 2. black (-) Booster Cable
Clamp to a non-moving metal engine
part on negative ground systems,

NOT to the negative (-) battery
terminal.

Turn the On/Off switch (see 3. FIGURE

1) to “On”.

Turn the ignition to “On”- Accessory 4.
(not start) and wait a couple of
minutes.

Attempt to start the engine for no 5.
more than 5-6 seconds.

If the vehicle does not start, wait at 6.
least three minutes until trying again.

Repeated attempts may ood the

engine or wear out the engine starter.
If unable to start, replace the battery.

WARNING! Do not let the black and red

clamps to touch each other or a
common metal conductor.

WARNING! Do not run the compressor

for more than ten minutes at a time or
it will overheat resulting in damage.
Allow it to cool for ten minutes
between each use.

Turn the On/Off switch on the front of 1.
the unit to “Off”.

Pull out the compressor hose from it’s 2.
storage location. See FIGURE 2.

For inating tires, attach the universal 3.
adapter on the end of the hose to the
tire stem and position the adapter
lever down to lock it on the stem.

Note: If you wish to inate toys, rafts,

balls etc., attach a needle or plastic
adapter to the universal adapter.

Determine the tire pressure by 4.

reading the specications listed on
the tire. If lling something other than

a tire, read the instruction manual to
determine the correct air pressure.

WARNING! EXPLOSION DANGER. Do

not overinate.

When the engine is running, switch 7.
off the unit.

Disconnect the 8. black (-) Booster
Cable Clamp and return it to its
position on the Jump-Start. Then,
disconnect the red (+) Booster Cable
Clamp and return it to its position on
the Jumpstarter.

After each jump start, fully recharge 9.
the Jump-Start battery until the DC
Charling LED turns off.

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Turn the switch on. See 5. FIGURE 2.

Watch Pressure Gauge (see 6. FIGURE

2) to determine the proper pressure.

When the proper pressure is 7.
achieved, turn off the compressor
and remove the adapter from the tire

or other item being inated.

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MAINTENANCE

Note: The main power switch should be

off during any maintenance. Do not
perform maintenance while charging.

Keep the unit clean and make sure 1.
the clamps are free of dirt, debris, or
grease.

For a longer working life, protect from 2.
sunlight and moisture.

Lead-Acid batteries must be recycled 3.
or disposed of properly. Do not short
terminals. Do not incinerate. Risk
of electric shock; use only in dry
location. Only use with battery packs
distributed by Harbor Freight Tools;
others may burst, causing personal
injury and/or property damage.
For additional information on battery
recycling call 1-800-822-8837.

Carefully slide the battery into the 4.
compartment without damaging the
circuit board.

Replace the back panel and the 5.
screws.

Emergency Light Bulb Replacement

Gently squeeze the light lens/bezel 1.
together and remove them.

Unscrew the bulb and replace it.2.

Snap the lens/bezel into place.3.

Battery Replacement

Remove the ten screws around the 1.
back panel and lift off the cover plate.
See FIGURE 2. Lift out the battery.

Note: Notice how the red and black

cables connect to the old battery and
make sure to keep them in place,
connecting them to the new battery.

Detach the recharging wires and 2.
jumper cables from the battery
terminals.

Position the replacement battery 3.
with the label facing out, and make
sure the red (+) recharging wire
and Booster Cable is attached to
the positive (+) battery terminal.
Connect both of the recharging wires
and Booster Cables.

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PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DRAWING

Part Description

1 Red Clamp
2 Black Clamp
3 Light Bulb
4 Battery (Internal, not shown)

1

2

3

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL
AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS
OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES
THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not

available individually as replacement parts.

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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every
effort to assure that its products meet
high quality and durability standards, and
warrants to the original purchaser that this
product is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for the period of 90 days
from the date of purchase. This warranty
does not apply to damage due directly or
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or
accidents, repairs or alterations outside
our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to
lack of maintenance. We shall in no event
be liable for death, injuries to persons
or property, or for incidental, contingent,
special or consequential damages arising
from the use of our product. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation of exclusion may
not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS
EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty,
the product or part must be returned to
us with transportation charges prepaid.
Proof of purchase date and an explanation
of the complaint must accompany the

merchandise. If our inspection veries

the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if
we cannot readily and quickly provide
you with a replacement. We will return
repaired products at our expense, but if we
determine there is no defect, or that the
defect resulted from causes not within the
scope of our warranty, then you must bear
the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specic legal

rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

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