DieHard 200.71987 User manual

CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.
00-99-000864/0808
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model No.
200.71987
®
Portable Power 950
Jump Starter and
DC Power Source

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
2. PRODUCT FEATURES 2
3. CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY 2
4. JUMP-STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE 3
5. DIGITAL DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 4
6. POWERING A 12V DEVICE 4
7. USING THE USB PORT 5
8. USING THE BUILT-IN LIGHT 5
9. INTERNAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT 5
10. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 6
11. SPECIFICATIONS 7
12. ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS 7
DIEHARD ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions,
if this DieHard product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store
or other DieHard outlet in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty does not include light bulbs, which are expendable parts.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS,
CALL TOLL-FREE BETWEEN 7 AM TO 4:30 PM CT
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764)
CONTAINS SEALED NON-SPILLABLE LEAD-ACID
BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with
battery acid may cause severe burns and blindness.
Keep out of reach of children.

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IMPORTANT: CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.
Charge the 950 internal battery immediately upon purchase, every 301.1
days and after every use.
Use in a well ventilated space.1.2
Contains a sealed, non-spillable lead-acid battery. Must be disposed of1.3
properly.
WARNING:1.4 Possible explosion hazard. Contact with battery acid may
cause severe burns and blindness. Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING:1.5 Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING1.6 : Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or an explo-
sion. Read entire instruction manual before use. Always wear safety glass-
es to protect your eyes during use.

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DIEHARD PORTABLE POWER 950 JUMP-STARTER/DC POWER2.
SOURCE FEATURES
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY3.
IMPORTANT:
CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE•
KEEP FULLY CHARGED.•
This Portable Power 950 comes with a sealed, non-spillable DieHard
maintenance-free lead-acid battery. This internal battery is specically
designed to deliver high power jump-starting as well as repetitive deep
cycling performance.
To charge the Portable Power 950 internal battery:
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1. JUMP START ON/OFF Switch. Turn
on to activate clamps and USB.
2. Digital Display percentage of charge
3. Plastic lens cover
4. Two, Light bulbs
5. Two, 12V DC power outlets
6. Rear charger plug (not shown)
7. Clamps and Cables
8. USB Port
9. Power Switch (LIGHTS, OFF, and
DISPLAY). This power switch turns
on the light or the internal battery
status digital display.
10. Wall charger
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Check the internal battery’s charge level by pressing the switch marked3.1
DISPLAY. The Digital Display will show the battery’s percentage. Charge if
under 100%
NOTE: Internal battery’s percentage is most accurate when the Portable
Power 950 has been disconnected from all devices and charging sources
for 1 - 24 hours.
To charge, plug the (external) wall charger cord into the socket on the3.2
back of the 950. Then, plug the wall charger into a 120V AC source.
CAUTION: Operating the Portable Power 950 while the internal battery is
being charged may cause permanent damage to the unit.
While the 950 is charging, the battery’s percentage of charge will be3.3
displayed. When the internal battery is fully charged, the display will show
100. Complete charging may take up to 48 hours. The 950 is then ready
to use.
Once the battery is fully charged, the internal charging circuitry automati-3.4
cally switches to oat-mode monitoring, which keeps the battery fully
charged without overcharging.
The internal battery may also be charged while you drive using the male-
to-male accessory cable (available separately, see “Accessories and Re-
placement Parts” section of this manual). Insert one end of the accessory
cable into the 12V DC power outlet and the other end into the vehicle’s
accessory outlet (lighter socket). Completely disconnect the accessory
cable when the engine is not running.
JUMP-STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE4.
Use in a well-ventilated area. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry clear
of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may cause injury.
Turn ignition off before making cable connections.4.1
Place the 950 on a at, stable surface near the vehicle battery and away 4.2
from moving engine parts.
Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle battery.4.3
NOTE: In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has a positive-
grounded vehicle electrical system, connect the black clamp to the
negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Then connect the red clamp to
an unpainted and unmoving part of the vehicle chassis or engine block. If
you are unsure of the nature of the vehicle’s electrical grounding system,
check the owner’s manual of the vehicle or call the Customer Technical
Assistance number: 1-800-SEARS-64.
Connect the black clamp to an unpainted and unmoving part of the vehicle4.4
chassis or engine block. Do not connect to the carburetor, fuel lines or
sheet-metal body parts. The Digital Display displays the vehicle’s voltage.

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CAUTION: If you have connected the clamps backwards, an audio alarm
will sound. DO NOT turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. This could
cause serious damage. Reverse the connections and the audio alarm will
stop.
Turn ON the J4.5 UMP START ON/OFF switch and then turn key and crank
the engine. If the engine does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop cranking
and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to start vehicle again. This
permits the battery to cool down.
After the engine starts, make sure to turn OFF the Jump Start switch.4.6
Then disconnect the black clamp (-) and then the red clamp (+) in that
order.
Recharge the 950 as soon as possible after use.4.7
CAUTION: To prevent sparking while the 950 jump start switch is in the
ON position, NEVER allow the clamps to touch together or to contact the
same piece of metal. Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
DIGITAL DISPLAY FUNCTIONS5.
To check the 950’s internal battery status, push the POWER switch on the5.1
front of the 950 to the DISPLAY position. The display will show the charge
percentage of the internal battery.
When connected to the vehicle, the display shows the vehicle’s battery5.2
voltage. When connected and in the ON position, the display shows the
equalized voltage between the vehicle’s battery and internal battery. If
the display button is pressed, the battery percentage is shown (instead of
voltage).
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE6.
The Portable Power 950 is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories
that are equipped with a 12V accessory plug. The DC accessory outlet
has a 15-amp automatic overload protection circuit breaker. The breaker
will automatically reset after an overload occurs.
To Operate a 12V DC Device:6.1
Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the front panel of the•
Portable Power 950.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet, and turn the 12V DC•
device “ON” (if required).
If the 12V DC device draws more than 15A, the internal circuit breaker of•
the Portable Power 950 will momentarily disconnect power to the device.
If this occurs, unplug the device and the circuit breaker will automatically
reset after several seconds.
The DC power outlet is internally wired directly to the internal battery.•
Extended operation of a 12V DC device may result in excessive battery
drain. Recharge immediately after unplugging the device.

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12V DC Electrical Device Run-Time Chart
Appliance Type Estimated Power Estimated
Time*
Fluorescent Lights, Cellular Phones 4 Watts 40 Hours
Radios, Depth Finders, Fans 9 Watts 21 Hours
Camcorders, DVD Players, Spotlights 15 Watts 12 Hours
Electrical Tools, Bilge Pumps 24 Watts 7 Hours
Electric Coolers 48 Watts 3 Hours
Air Compressors, Car Vacuums 80 Watts 1.5 Hour
*NOTE: Estimated run-times. Actual time may vary. Times are based on
the internal battery being new, fully charged and operated at room tem-
perature.
USING THE USB PORT7.
The USB port on the 950 provides up to 500mA at 5VDC
Turn the JUMP START ON/OFF switch to the ON position.7.1
Plug the device into the USB port on the front panel of the 950.7.2
Turn USB device ON.7.3
Reverse these steps when nished using the USB port.7.4
USING THE BUILT-IN LIGHT8.
Position the 950 on a at, stable surface near the intended work area. 8.1
Push the power switch to the LIGHT position. The light will turn on and8.2
illuminate your work area.
NOTE: With a fully charged internal battery, the built-in light should pro-
vide 18 to 30 hours of continuous, useful light.
Push power switch to the OFF position when work is completed.8.3
Charge the 950 as soon as possible after using the built-in light.8.4
INTERNAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT9.
The 950 is equipped with a built in door, located on the back of the unit, to
make replacing the internal battery easy and efcient.
To order a replacement battery, call: 1-800-SEARS-64
Be sure that all switches are in the OFF position.9.1
Remove clamps from storage pegs on the back of the 950.9.2
Remove eight screws from the door.9.3
Slide door out.9.4

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Remove the negative (rst) and positive nuts and bolts securing the cable 9.5
to the battery.
Push cables to the side and carefully slide battery out of the 950.9.6
Reverse steps for assembly. Make sure that the nuts and bolts securing9.7
the cables are tight.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE10.
IMPORTANT:
CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE•
KEEP FULLY CHARGED.•
Charge the 950 internal battery immediately upon purchase, every 30
days and after every use.
All batteries are affected by temperature. The ideal storage temperature is
between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The internal battery will gradually
self-discharge (lose power) over time, and more quickly in warm environ-
ments. Leaving the battery in a discharged state may result in permanent
battery damage. To ensure satisfactory performance and avoid permanent
damage, charge the internal battery every month.
When the JUMP START ON/OFF switch is ON, the clamps are live and
will produce arcing or sparking if they come in contact with each other. To
prevent accidental arcing, always keep the clamps on the storage holders
and the JUMP START ON/OFF switch in the OFF position when not using
it to jump start a vehicle.
Replacing the built-in light10.1
To replace the built-in light bulb:
Turn the light off.1.
Insert a standard (at-blade) screwdriver into one of the two slots along 2.
the bottom of the plastic lens and GENTLY pop the lens out. Repeat for
the other side.
Insert a replacement bulb of the same type and rating, and twist clock-3.
wise one quarter-turn to screw in the new bulb.
Replace the lens cover.4.
Test the light by switching the light on and off.5.
Customer Technical Assistance10.2
Customer technical assistance is available Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4:30
pm Central Time by phoning 1-800-SEARS-64.

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SPECIFICATIONS11.
Internal Battery Type DieHard Maintenance-free AGM Lead-acid
Nominal Voltage 12v DC
Capacity 18 Ah
DC Power Outlet (Max. Continuous Load) 15A With Automatic Circuit Breaker Reset
Built-in Light Bulb (Replaceable) 5w/12v DC (Base type BA9S)
Jumper Cables 4-gauge AWG, 24 Inches
Dimensions (H x W x D) 12 H x 11 x 10.5 Inches
Product Weight 18.9 Lbs.
ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS12.
Parts and customer technical assistance is available Monday-Friday, 7 am
to 4:30 pm Central Time at 1-800-SEARS-64.
Male-to-Male Accessory Cable: 38-99-000834 (Use for charging Por-
table Power 950 from a vehicle’s 12V accessory outlet.)
Replacement Light Bulb: 0000000722
Lens Cover: 3799003820
Wall Charger: 93026687
Replacement Battery Kit: 2299001765