Duracell POWERPACK 600 Owner's Manual

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Jump-Starting a Vehicle's EngineJump-Starting a Vehicle's EngineYou can use the Duracell® Powerpack with the suppliedjump-start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine thathas a 12 V starting battery.'" WARNING: Fire hazard~ Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other or anothercommon metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always disconnect theclamps from the unit after use and clip the plastic guard over thejump-start cable port.'" WARNING: Fire hazard~ Jump-start cable clamps' connection to the vehicle's batteryterminals must be positive to positive (red clamp to battery "+")and negative to negative (black clamp to battery "_"). A reversepolarity connection (positive to negative) may cause damage to theunit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.'" WARNING: Risk of explosion, fire or burns~ The battery terminals exposed at the jump-start cable port haveenough energy present to cause a spark, creating an explosionhazard, or to cause bums if a metal object contacts both terminals.Always clip the plastic guard over the port when not in use.-------------------------Important: Closely follow these instructions for jump-startingyour vehicle because they may be different from the instructionssupplied with other products or jump-start cables.To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine:1. Tum OFF the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories.2. Engage the park or emergency brake and place thetransmission in park for an automatic or neutral for amanual.3. If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the enginecompartment and bilge of all fumes.20 975-0339-01-01