Sears Diehard Portable Power 1150 28.71988 - Manual (Page 11)

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IMPORTANT: 10.5
CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE •
KEEP FULLY CHARGED •
Charge the jump starter internal battery immediately after purchase, after every use
and every 30 days.
All batteries are affected by temperature. The ideal storage temperature is at 70° F. The
internal battery will gradually self-discharge (lose power) over time, especially in warm
environments. Leaving the battery in a discharged state may result in permanent battery
damage. To ensure satisfactory performance and avoid permanent damage, charge the
internal battery every month.
TROUBLESHOOTING
11.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
The jump starter won’t jump
start my car.
jump Start/USB Switch is
not turned ON.
Clips are not making a good
connection to the battery.
The jump starter battery is
not charged.
The vehicle’s battery is
defective.
Turn ON the jump Start/
USB Switch.
Check for poor connection
to battery and frame. Make
sure connection points
are clean. Rock the clips
back and forth for a better
connection.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the
button on the front of the
jump starter. See DIGITAL
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
section of this manual.
Have the battery checked.
The jump starter won’t
power my 12V device.
The 12V device is not
turned on.
The jump starter battery is
not charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 15A or has a short
circuit
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the
button on the front of the
jump starter. See DIGITAL
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
section of this manual.
Disconnect the 12V device.
The internal breaker will
automatically reset after a
minute or two. Try the 12V
device again. If it happens
again, replace the 12V
device.
The battery in the jump
starter won’t hold a charge.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
Have the battery checked.
The jump starter alarm
is on.
Connections are reversed. Disconnect the jump starter
and reverse the clips.