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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and Understand all Warnings, Cautions and Notes before operating Power City.
Warnings
alert the user to hazardous conditions that can be harmful to people. Cautions alert
the user to conditions that can cause property damage. Notes are important operational
information.
KEEP THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE USE.
JUMP-START WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
• There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are improperly charged
or discharged. Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explosion
hazard and/or personal injury
• Do not smoke while jump-starting
• Only attempt to jump-start a vehicle or boat in a well ventilated area
• This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 volt DC
battery systems
• Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle - friction can cause dangerous
static electricity sparks
• Remove all metal jewelry - this can cause short circuits. Always use protective eyewear
when jump-starting: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns.
• Never touch Power City red and black clamps together - this can cause dangerous
sparks, power arcing and/or explosion
• Do not attempt to jump-start a frozen battery
• After use as jump-starter, turn off safety switch
• Keep out of reach of children
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery
is jumpstarted. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle’s owner’s
manual to confirm that external-starting assistance is advised
• Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle’s starter motor. If the engine fails to
start after the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jumpstart procedure and
look for other problems that may need to be corrected
• When safety switch is off, Polarity Alarm is enabled. If cables are connected to
another battery and the alarm sounds, the cable connections must be switched. If alarm
sounds, do not turn on safety switch
• If vehicle to be started has a positive grounded System (positive battery terminal is
connected to chassis), replace steps 9 and 10 of the jump-start procedure (below) with
the following steps A and B, and then proceed to step 11
A. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery ‘s negative terminal.
B. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal
vehicle component or body part. DO NOT clamp directly to positive battery
terminal or moving part.
• Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector Technical Support
Department at toll-free 866-584-5504
• Skin: if battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash
thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek immediate
medical attention
• Eyes: if battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately for a minimum
of 15 minutes, seek immediate medical attention.