DeWalt DXAELJ16 Instruction Manual page 13

• Never allow clamps to touch each other.
• Attach clamps to battery and chassis as indicated in the section
"Connecting the Jump-Starter Using the Included Battery Clamps".
CONNECTING THE JUMP-STARTER USING THE INCLUDED
BATTERY CLAMPS
1. Position the Smart Cables Controller to reduce risk of damage by
the car hood, doors, or moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can
cause injury to persons.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. The positive (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has larger diameter than the negative (NEG, N, –)
post.
4. Connect the Smart Cables Connector to the Smart Cables Port.
Be especially careful, since both the Connector and Controller
are "live."
5. Connect the positive (RED) clamp from the jump-starter to the
positive (POS, P, +) ungrounded battery post. Connect the
negative (BLACK) clamp to the negative (NEG, N, –) battery post,
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 gauge metal part of the frame or engine
block.
Note: If the battery clamps are incorrectly connected with regard
to polarity, the Bi-Color Jump-Starter Status Indicator will light
red until the clamps are disconnected. Remove the clamps
and then reconnect them with correct polarity.
6. When disconnecting the jump-starter, first remove the negative
BLACK (–) clamp from the negative battery post or the vehicle
chassis, and then remove the positive RED (+) clamp from the
positive battery post. Disconnect the double barrel connector of
the Smart Cables Controller from the Smart Cables Port of unit.
Store the Smart Cables Controller in a safe place.
Procedure
Take the following steps, observing all cautions and warnings in the
"Important Safety Instructions" section at the front of this manual.
1. Turn off vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights,
connected cell phone chargers, etc.). Place vehicle in "park" and
set the emergency brake.
2. Make sure all the unit functions are turned off (the Battery Status
LED Indicators are not lit) and the USB Charging Cable is NOT
connected.
3. Lift up the protective cover of the unit's Smart Cables Port. Insert
the double-barrel Smart Cables Connector into the Smart Cables
Port on the unit.
4. Set up the unit as described in the "Connecting the Jump-starter
Using Included Battery Clamps" section, observing all warnings
and cautions in the "Important Safety Instructions" section.
5. When the unit is properly connected, the Bi-Color Status Indicator
on the Smart Cables Controller will light green.
6. Turn on the ignition and crank the engine in 5-6 second bursts
until the engine starts.
7. When the process is completed, disconnect the jump-starter. First
remove the negative BLACK (–) clamp from vehicle chassis, and
then remove the positive RED (+) clamp from the positive battery
post. Disconnect the double barrel Smart Cables Connector from
the Smart Cables Port.
8. Store the Smart Cables Controller in a safe place.
9. Recharge the unit fully.
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