MATSONIC ra3800 Operator's Manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for the RA3800
Jumpstart. Read through this owner’s manual carefully before
using. Please read all safety, warning and caution instructions
carefully.

Matson Jump Starter

Operator’s Manual

RA3800

WARNING:

1. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision.

2. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

3. The jump starter described in this manual is suitable for
portable power and emergency power applications. Ratings
are described as below.

RA3800: 12/24V 2x20AH AGM battery, 1000/500 CCA, 50mm2

boost cable with copper jaws.

CAUTION:

1. Contains sealed, non-spillable lead acid battery. Must be
disposed of properly.

2. Unit should be kept at full charge.

3. Recharge upon purchase and immediately after each use.

4. Recharge if not used for six months.

5. Can be charged continuously without damage to unit.

WARNING: Risk of Explosive Gases

1. A lead-acid battery is dangerous because it can generate
explosive gases during normal battery operation.

2. To reduce risk of explosion, follow these instructions and
those of the battery manufacturer and of any equipment
you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review warning on
these products and on battery.

3. Make sure someone is close enough to come to your aid
when you are working with a lead-acid battery.

4. Avoid touching eyes while working with a lead-acid battery.
Wear complete eye and clothing protection.

5. Keep fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin. Wash immediately with soap and water if
battery acid contacts skin or clothing. If acid should get into
your eye, flush immediately with cold water for 10 minutes,
and get medical attention.

6. Never smoke while working with a lead-acid battery. Do not
allow a spark or flame to get near the battery.

7. Be careful to not drop any metal tool or object onto the
battery as sparking may occur. This may create an
explosion hazard.

8. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
strong enough to weld metal to skin. Remove all jewellery

and personal metal items when working with a lead-acid
battery.

9. Do not use the portable power source to charge dry-cell
batteries. These batteries may burst and cause injury and
damage to persons or property.

10. Do not attempt to charge or boost a frozen lead-acid
battery.

11. Even though the portable power source is equipped with
polarity protection, prevent clamps from touching each
other or contact the same metal to prevent accidental
arcing.

12. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer, may result in a risk of damage to the unit, or
personal injury.

13. When using the wall charger or power extension cord, pull
on the plug and NEVER ON THE CORD when disconnecting.

14. Replace damaged wall charger or power extension cord
immediately. Do not attempt to recharge the portable power
source with damaged cords.

15. The portable power source is designed for use under all
weather conditions.

16. Prevent submersion in water.

17. Do not operate with flammables in the vicinity such as
gasoline etc.

18. If the portable power source is damaged in any way,
discontinue use. If the portable power source is leaking
battery acid do not scrap it. Take it to the closest battery
recycler in your area.

19. The portable power source should never be left in a
total discharge state for any period of time. Damage
to the battery could be permanent. When not in use,
leave the portable power source connected to the
wall charger or recharge every six (6) months.

OPERATIONAL AND SAFETY DESIGN FEATURES.

1. The portable power source provides more then enough
starting power for most vehicles. May also be used in deep
cycle applications.

2. The portable power source will power most 12 volt DC
equipment with a male cigarette DC plug.

3. The portable power source comes equipped with DC
automatic overload protection.

4. The portable power source contains 2x 12 volt sealed
batteries.