DeWalt DXAELJ16CA Instruction Manual page 7

any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review
cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire:
• Do not operate near flammable materials, dust, fumes or gases.
• Do not expose to extreme heat or flames.
CAUTION – To reduce the risk of injury or property damage:
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO JUMP-START OR CHARGE A FROZEN
BATTERY.
• Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not leave the unit unattended while in use.
• Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the USB
Charging Cable.
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged
if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting, read the
vehicle's owner's manual to confirm that external-starting assistance
is suitable.
• When working with lead acid batteries, always make sure immediate
assistance is available in case of accident or emergency.
• Always have protective eyewear when using this product: contact with
battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns. Be aware of
first aid procedures in case of accidental contact with battery acid.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of vehicle battery,
engine or power station.
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can
cause injury to persons.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery. A
lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to
weld a ring, or similar metal object, to skin, causing a severe burn.
• Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle. Friction can
cause dangerous static-electrical sparks.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
• Be extra careful to avoid dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery or another electrical part and
could cause an explosion.
• Jump-start procedures should only be performed in a safe, dry,
well-ventilated area.
• Always store battery clamps when not in use. Never touch battery
clamps together.
• Make sure to connect the clamps with correct polarity.
• Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat since it may explode.
Before disposing of the battery, protect exposed terminals with
heavy-duty electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can result
in injury or fire).
• Place this unit as far away from the battery as cables permit.
• Never allow battery acid to come in contact with this unit.
• Do not operate this unit in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any
way.
• This system is designed to be used only on vehicles with a 12 volt DC
battery system. Do not connect to a 6 volt or 24 volt battery system.
• Excessive engine cranking can damage a vehicle's starter motor. If
the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts,
discontinue jump-start procedures and look for other problems that
may need to be corrected.
• Do not use this jump starter on a watercraft. It is not qualified for
marine applications.
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