Alternator Check; Important Notes About The Alternator Check Function - DeWalt DXAEPS2 Instruction Manual

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to chassis), replace steps 4a and 4b above with steps 5a and 5b,

then proceed to step 6.

5a. Connect negative (–) black clamp to vehicle battery's negative

terminal.

5b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid,

non-moving, metal vehicle component or body part. Never

clamp directly to positive battery terminal or moving part. Refer

to the automobile owner's manual.

6. When the clamps are connected properly, the backlit LCD screen

will display the following to indicate the unit is ready to jump-start:

The Battery Status icon, Battery Voltage Indicator, Clamp Icons

and the "+" and"–" signs light solid. The jump starter icon will flash

to indicate the clamps are properly connected.

7. Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch on. When the Jump-Starter

Power Switch is turned on, the Engine Icon lights solid indicating

it is time to start the vehicle. Turn on the ignition and crank the

engine in 5-6 second bursts until engine starts. The backlit LCD

screen will display the following:

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The Battery Status Icon, the Battery Voltage Indicator, Jump Starter

Icon, Clamp Icons and the "+" and"–" signs light solid to indicate

the unit is jump-starting.

8. Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch off.

9. Disconnect the negative (–) engine or chassis clamp first, then

disconnect the positive (+) battery clamp.

IMPORTANT: Always turn the unit off when not in use. Recharge this

unit fully after each use.

CAUTION – To reduce the risk of property damage:

• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged

if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting this type of

vehicle, read the vehicle 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 jump-start procedure and look for other problems that

need to be corrected.

• If vehicle fails to start, turn off the ignition, turn off the Jump-Starter

Power Switch, disconnect the jump-start system's leads and contact

a qualified technician to investigate why the engine did not start.