User manual COBRA CJI 150

[. . . ] CJI 150 Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CJI 150 jump starter/power pack. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Easy-to-use and designed for reliable service, the 100W Mobile power pack can run many AC appliances and 12V DC appliance whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road. Important: Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your mobile power pack. [. . . ] Appliances such as televisions, computer monitors and appliances with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on. Although power pack can supply momentary surge power up to 400W, some appliances may exceed the capabilities of the power pack and trigger the inverter's safety overload shutdown circuit. 8 9 Operation Problem appliances The output of the power pack inverter is non-sinusoidal. Some equipment may be damaged by the inverter's modified sine wave output (non-sinusoidal). Some appliance, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the inverter. · Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged. · Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliance, and other loads may be damaged. · Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged. · Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged. Note: If you are unsure about powering any device with the power pack, contact the manufacturer of the device to determine whether it is compatible with the modified sine wave output. Operation Jump starting a vehicle's engine You can use the power pack to jump start a vehicle (or boat engine) that has a 12V starting battery using the jump start cables supplied with the unit. WARNING: Fire Hazard A reverse polarity connection may cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Never allow cables' red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. The connection of the cables to the vehicle's battery terminals must be positive to positive (red clamp to battery "+") and negative to negative (black clamp to battery "-" or vehicle chassis). NOTE: Carefully follow these instructions for jump starting your vehicle as they may be different from the instructions supplied with other jump start products or cables. To jump start a vehicle: 1. Turn off the vehicle and all accessories. Place the unit on a flat and stable surface near the battery which need to be boosted. Ensure that the unit's jump start power switch is "OFF". Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to the positive (+) terminal of the engine battery. Connect the black negative (-) clamp of the cables to the engine block, cylinder head, or other stationary heavy metal part of the motor. If the red "Reverse Polarity" LED illuminates, then reverse polarity has been detected. Correct polarity must be established before proceeding. Disconnect the jump starting clamps from the vehicle's battery and repeat steps (3) and (4). Before starting the engine, make sure the jumpstarter pack and the cables are clear of the metal parts and other moving things. [. . . ] Enclose a description of what is happening with the jump starter/power pack. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the unit is to be returned. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. [. . . ]