Jump-Starter - DeWalt DXAEJ14CA Instruction Manual

the unit needs to be charged immediately and no 120 volt power
source is available.
B. When using a vehicle's 12V DC accessory outlet as a power
source, be aware that some vehicles require the ignition be turned
on to power the accessory outlet.
C. The bars on the Battery Icon will continue changing from empty
to solid (bottom to top) repeatedly, but may not show 4 solid bars
when using the 12 volt DC charging method.

Jump-Starter

This unit is equipped with a jump starter power switch that allows energy
to flow only when proper connections are made to battery and frame.
A. For negative-grounded systems, connect the positive (red) clamp
to the positive ungrounded battery post and the negative (black)
clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the
battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or
sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of
the frame or engine block.
B. For positive-grounded systems, connect the negative (black)
clamp to the negative ungrounded battery post and the positive
(red) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the
battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or
sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of
the frame or engine block.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the Compressor Power Button has been
turned off before attempting to use the unit as a Jump Starter.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of serious injury or property
damage:
• Follow all safety instructions found in the "Specific Safety Instructions
for Jump Starters" section of this instruction manual.
• Never touch red and black clamps together. This can cause
dangerous sparks, power arcing, and/or explosion.
• If the clamps are connected incorrectly with regard to polarity, the unit
will sound a continuous alarm until the clamps are disconnected. The
backlit LCD Screen will display the Battery Status Icon, the Battery
Voltage Indicator and the Clamp Icons. The "+" and"–" signs above
the Clamp Icons, the Reverse Polarity Icons and the Alarm Icon will
flash. The backlit LCD screen will display the following:
CAUTION: The unit will suffer permanent damage if the Jump Starter
Power Switch is turned on while the clamps connected with reverse
polarity. Disconnect the clamps and reconnect to battery with correct
polarity.
• If the Jump Starter Power Switch is turned on and the unit detects
that the clamps are not connected to a battery, a two-second warning
will sound every 10 seconds. The LCD screen will display the Battery
Status Icon, the Battery Voltage Indicator, and the Clamp Icons with
the "+" and"–" signs. The Alarm Icon and the Jump Starter Icon will
flash. The backlit LCD screen will display the following:
Turn off the Jump Starter Power Switch; connect the clamps to the
battery, making sure the clamps are connected with correct polarity;
then turn the Jump Starter Power Switch back on.
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