Motor Trend EZ START JSM-0561 User manual

EZ Start™
Lithium-Ion
In-Car Starter
Model No. JSM-0561
OWNER'S MANUAL
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RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS
What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover
all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care
must be exercised when operating or cleaning this product.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
!
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
DO NOT operate unit or place this product near flammable materials or use in any
location where flammable fumes may accumulate.
Light is very powerful. DO NOT shine into the eyes of humans or animals.
Unit is not waterproof. DO NOT use under water or immerse in water.
DO NOT recharge the PowerStation with any other adaptors than those supplied with
the unit.
DO NOT operate the EZ Start™ while charging. This will permanently damage the unit.
This item is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children.
Contains Lithium-ion battery pack.
DO NOT expose battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode.
DO NOT place the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high temperature locations.
DO NOT subject the battery pack to strong impacts or shocks.
DO NOT expose the battery to water, salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and
protection devices which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture or
ignite.
DO NOT leave the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot
weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, or ignite.
Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Never short circuit, reverse polarity, disassemble, damage or heat the battery pack to
over 100 C (212F). If an exposed lithium battery does start on fire, it will burn even more
violently if it comes into contact with water or moisture in the air.
DO NOT THROW WATER ON A BURNING LI-ION BATTERY!
A fire extinguisher must be used.
Specifications:
Output: 16.5Vdc, 8A max
Battery: Lithium-ion, 16.8V, 2.2Ah
Area Light: 3 LED
12V Outlet: 5A
Fuse: (12V boosting/charging plug) 8A
120 volt AC charger
cULus Listed
18VDC, 400mA

WELCOME
This Superex product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you
dependable operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new
product as it contains the information you need to become familiar with its features and
obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Please
keep this manual on file for future reference
EZ Start™ LITHIUM-ION IN-CAR STARTER IS SHIPPED FULLY
CHARGED. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHECK THE
BATTERY STATUS AND IF NECESSARY RECHARGE THE UNIT AS
PER THE CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS.
3 Position
Mode Switch
Master
Power
Locking Pin
3 Colour
LED Status
Indicator
3 LED
Worklight
LED Light
On/Off
Accessory
Mode
Switch
Digital Battery
Voltage Meter
12V Power
Outlet
3.1A USB
Combined
Charging Port
8 LED Flashing
Emergency Light
8 LED
On / Off
Rugged
Rubber
Bumper
Guards
Master Locking Pin
Storage Port
Fused
DC Plug
Correct
Connect LED
Indicator

CHARGING WITH AC ADAPTOR
IMPORTANT: The EZ Start™ comes equipped with low voltage protection and will not
operate below 12.5V. Immediately recharge the EZ Start™ with all accessories turned off.
NOTE: EZ Start™ Lithium-ion Car Starter comes equipped with a master power locking pin
and must be removed prior to charging. The master locking pin can be stored on the back of
the EZ Start™.
Ensure all switches are in the off position prior to charging. Do not operate any of the
accessories while charging; this could permanently damage the unit.
1. Plug the AC adaptor cord into any 110 Volt AC wall outlet first, and then into the input
charging jack on the front of the unit.
2. Flip the Mode switch down to the charge position “=”. The LED indicator light will
illuminate red if the EZ Start™ is below 13V, and orange if it is between 13 –16.5V, both
red and orange indicate the unit is charging.
If LED indicator light flashes red, the unit is not charging. Turn off unit and repeat steps 1
and 2. If LED light continues to flash, replace the AC charger.
3. EZ Start™ will take approximately 6 –8 hours to charge.
4. The LED indicator light will illuminate green when the EZ Start™ is fully charged, 16.5V.
NOTE: EZ Start™ is supplied with an AC switching adaptor. The switching adaptor prevents
the battery from being overcharged by cutting power to the unit once it is fully charged.
CHARGING WITH DC PLUG
1. Ensure the engine is running.
2. Insert the 12V power plug on the EZ Start™ into the vehicle’s accessory outlet.
3. Flip the Mode switch down to the charge position “=”. The LED indicator light will
illuminate red if the EZ Start™ is below 13V, and orange if it is between 13 –16.5V, both
red and orange indicate the unit is charging.
Charging the EZ Start™ from the cars 12V power plug will only partially charge the unit. To
fully charge, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor supplied.
NOTE: NEVER leave vehicle running in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space.
Do not leave EZ Start™ plugged into the 12V accessory outlet when the vehicle is not running as it
may drain the battery in your car.
CHARGING TIPS AND WARNINGS
Keep battery power topped up, ready for emergencies. Unlike some rechargeable batteries,
frequent charging will not harm and in fact, will improve the performance of the internal battery.
Recharge battery as soon as possible after each use to prolong battery life. Frequent heavy drains
between recharging will reduce battery life. Do not leave EZ Start™ in a total drained state for an
extended period of time as this can cause battery failure.
Store in a cool dry place.
Recharge every 3 months when not in use and more frequently in warmer or colder storage
conditions.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY OF THIS UNITS FUNCTIONS WHILE CHARGING IS IN PROCESS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HOW TO BOOST YOUR CAR BATTERY
Important Notes:
• EZ Start™ comes equipped with a master power locking pin and must be removed prior to
using. The master locking pin can be stored on the back of the EZ Start™.
• Before attempting to start vehicle, the EZ Start™ must be removed from the vehicle’s 12V
accessory outlet.
• EZ Start™ is designed for use on gasoline engines only with 12V batteries. DO NOT use on
diesel engines.