Harbor Freight Tools CHICAGO ELECTRIC 38391 - Manual (Page 5)

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note: The LED light will go on (when
Switch is in the OFF position) to
indicate a reverse polarity condition.
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.
5. Take out your 12 VDC Cigarette
Lighter Adapter (6). 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 3). Plug the cigarette
plug into the vehicle or boat cigarette
lighter receptacle.
6. Charge the unit for the minimal time
needed (to at least 14 volts). Store
the Cigarette Lighter Adapter when
finished.
note: Charging room temperature: 50 o F
- 104 o F.
operation
using the Jump-start as a 12 vdc
power source
warning!! the on/off switch (see
Figure 1) regulates power to the
clamps only. Keep it in the “off”
position except when jumpstarting.
1. Insert the 12 VDC Cigarette Lighter
plug from the appliance into the 12
VDC Cigarette Lighter Receptacle on
the side of the unit.
note: Table 2 gives approximate
operating times when beginning with
a fully charged system.
table 2
12 VDC Power Source Usage Times
appliance
estimated
power
(watts)
estimated
use
(hours)
Fluorescent Light,
Cell Phone Charger
4 50
Radio, Fan,
Depth Finder
9 26
Video Recorder/
Player, Spotlight
15 14
Small Power Tool,
Bilge Pump
24 8
Electric Cooler 48 3
Air Compressor,
Vacuum
80 2
Figure 3
Cigarette
Lighter
Adapter (5)