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cause the needle on the voltmeter to indicate the state of charge

of the battery.

• Once the charger is disconnected, it will be noted that the voltage

will slowly settle back. This is quite normal and should not cause

alarm. When the LED extinguishes, charging will automatically stop,

indicating that the battery is at maximum capacity.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow the needle to enter the RED zone as this could

damage the battery.

CHARGING USING THE 12V ADAPTOR

1. Plug the jack plug into the charging socket at the rear of the unit, then into

the cigar lighter socket on the vehicle and start the engine. The red LED on

the jump-start will indicate that charging is in progress.

2. Continue to charge until the “Internal Battery Status” gauge registers ‘OK’

when the ‘TEST’ button is pressed, WITH THE CHARGING CURRENT

DISCONNECTED. i.e. disconnect the cigar lighter adapter from the socket

on the vehicle before pressing the TEST switch.

NOTE: We recommend that you use this system only when necessary, as

prolonged use will reduce the life expectancy of the battery, due

to the fact that this method can only charge the battery to

approx. 50% of its capacity.

NOTE: For maximum battery life, we strongly recommend that you

maintain the battery in a fully charged state at all times.

NOTE: If charging does not take place, check the green LED on the

adapter. Ensure all connections are clean and free of grease etc.

OPERATION

Always carry out the following preliminary checks before connecting the

jump-start to the car battery:

• Ensure the vehicle ignition and ALL ancillary equipment - lighting,

radio etc, is switched off.

• Ensure the vehicle battery is rated at 12V and is not damaged in any

way.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND THE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 3/4, MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY,

DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, OR THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION