Schumacher SL1338 User manual

0099001957E-04
Jump Starter/
Power Pack
Arrancador /
Pack de energía
Aide de Démarrage /
Bloc d’alimentation
OWNER’S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL USUARIO
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE
EACH USE. This manual will explain how to use the unit safely
and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and
precautions carefully.
POR FAVOR GUARDE ESTE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO Y
LEER ANTES DE CADA USO. En este manual se explica cómo
utilizar la unidad segura y efectiva. Por favor, lea y siga las siguientes
instrucciones y precauciones.
ESSAYER DE GARDER LE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS ET LE
LIRE AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION. Ce manuel explique comment
utiliser l’unité d’une façon sûre et efcace. S’il vous plaît lisez et suivez
ces instructions et précautions.
MODEL / MODELO / MODÈLE
SL1338

CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 5
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS......................................................................... 6
PREPARING TO USE THE UNIT .................................................................. 7
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN CONNECTING TO A BATTERY.............. 7
FEATURES..................................................................................................... 8
CHARGING THE JUMP STARTER ............................................................... 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 9
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS................................................................11
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................11
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 12
REPLACEMENT PARTS.............................................................................. 12
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS....................................................... 12
LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................................................. 12

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES
DURING NORMAL OPERATION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE UNIT.
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and
those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer
of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of a battery.
Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.1 Read the entire manual before using this product. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury or death.
1.2 Keep out of reach of children.
1.3 Do not put ngers or hands into any of the unit’s outlets.
1.4 Do not expose the unit to rain or snow.
1.5 Use only recommended attachments (SA892 jump cable). Use
of an attachment not recommended or sold by the jump starter
manufacturer for this unit may result in a risk of re, electric shock or
injury to persons or damage to property.
1.6 To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the
adaptor rather than the cord when disconnecting the unit.
1.7 Do not operate the unit with damaged cables or clamps.
1.8 Do not operate the unit if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied service person.
1.9 Do not disassemble the unit; take it to a qualied service person when
service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
re or electric shock.
1.10 Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this device.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.11 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and
those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of
any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review
the cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
Jump Starter/Power Pack
OWNER’S MANUAL
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH
USE. This manual will explain how to use the unit safely and effectively.
Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
MODEL
SL1338

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1.12 Do not set the unit on ammable materials, such as carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
1.13 Never place the unit directly above battery being jumped.
1.14 Do not use the unit to jump start a vehicle while charging the internal battery.
2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.2 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery
can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring to
metal, causing a severe burn.
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the
battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical
part that may cause an explosion.
2.4 Do not permit the internal battery of the unit to freeze. Never charge a
frozen battery.
2.5 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clamps to touch together or
contact the same piece of metal.
2.6 Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water, soap and baking soda nearby for use, in
case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and
protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the
battery.
2.9 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash
the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately
ood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get
medical attention right away.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs
or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
2.11 Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting
to clean up.
2.12 This product contains a lithium ion battery. In case of re, you
may use water, a foam extinguisher, Halon, CO2, ABC dry chemical,
powdered graphite, copper powder or soda (sodium carbonate)
to extinguish the re. Once the re is extinguished, douse the
product with water, an aqueous-based extinguishing agent, or other
nonalcoholic liquids to cool the product and prevent the battery from
re-igniting. NEVER attempt to pick up or move a hot, smoking, or
burning product, as you may be injured.
2.13 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

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against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
3. PREPARING TO USE THE UNIT
WARNING! RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY
ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the unit
is in use.
3.2 Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter. During
cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your
eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the
battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your
eyes, nose or mouth.
3.3 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle
owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage is 12V.
3.4 Make sure that the unit’s cable clamps make tight connections.
4. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN CONNECTING TO A BATTERY
WARNING! A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
4.1 Plug the clamps into the unit, and then attach the output cables to
the battery and chassis as indicated below. Never allow the output
clamps to touch each other.
4.2 Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door
and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood
during the jump starting process, ensure that the hood does not touch the
metal part of the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
4.3 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
4.4 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
4.5 Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the
chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most
vehicles), see step 4.6. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis,
see step 4.7.
4.6 For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp
from the jump starter to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post
of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the vehicle
chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the

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clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect
to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
4.7 For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clamp from the jump starter to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded
post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the vehicle
chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the
clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to
a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
4.8 When nished using the jump starter, remove the clamp from the
vehicle chassis and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
Disconnect the clamps from the unit.
5. FEATURES
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3
1. Power Level button
2. Power level LEDs
3. Battery clamps with smart cable
4. Jump start output socket
5. USB output port
6. Micro USB Input port
for recharging
7. ON/OFF switch
Not shown:
8. LED light (on back)
9. Micro USB-USB
charging cable
10. Carrying bag
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6. CHARGING THE JUMP STARTER
IMPORTANT! CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE,
AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 30 DAYS, OR WHEN THE
CHARGE LEVEL FALLS BELOW 75%, TO KEEP THE INTERNAL
BATTERY FULLY CHARGED AND PROLONG BATTERY LIFE.
6.1 CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE INTERNAL BATTERY
1. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Press the Power Level
button on the front of the unit. The number of LEDs lit indicates
the charge level:
● ● ● ● 100% charged
● ● ● 75% charged
● ● 50% charged
● 25% charged
Charge the internal battery if the LEDs indicate less than 75%.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the unit’s charging cable from

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a USB or wall charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
3. When charging the internal battery, work in a well ventilated area and do
not restrict the ventilation in any way.
6.2 CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
NOTE: Use a 2A USB charger (sold separately), or a USB charging
port to quickly recharge the jump starter. Using a charger with less
than 2A will increase charge time.
1. Plug the Micro USB end of the charging cable into the input port. Next,
plug the USB end of the charging cable into a charger’s USB port.
2. Plug your charger into a live AC or DC power outlet.
3. The jump starter will fully charge in approximately 3 hours (with 2A
charger). When the unit is fully charged, all four blue LEDs turn solid for a
short time, and then shut off.
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the outlet,
and then remove the charging cable from the charger and the unit. Slide
the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, if you are not using the unit
immediately.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE
NOTE: Use only model number SA892 jump cable.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter while charging its internal battery.
IMPORTANT: Using the jump starter without a battery installed in the
vehicle will damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
NOTE: The internal battery must have a charge if at least 50% to
jump start a vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Plug the battery clamp cable into the jump starter’s output socket.
3. Lay the DC cables away from any fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts. Make sure all of the vehicle’s electrical devices are turned off.
4. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp
from the jump starter to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post
of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the vehicle
chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the
clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect
to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
5. For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clamp from the jump starter to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded
post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the vehicle
chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the
clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to
a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The green LED on the
smart cable should light.
NOTE: If the vehicle battery is extremely discharged, the initial current
draw from the jump starter may activate short circuit protection in the
smart cable. When the condition is corrected, the smart cable will
automatically reset.

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7. After a proper connection has been made, 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 the vehicle again.
NOTE: If the car does not crank a second time, check the smart cable
to see if the green LED is lit. If you hear beeping or an LED is ashing,
refer to section 10, Troubleshooting. When the condition is corrected,
the smart cable will automatically reset.
NOTE: Cold weather may affect the performance of the jump starter’s
lithium battery. If you hear only a click and the engine does not turn
over, try the following:
With the jump starter connected to the car battery and the green LED
illuminated on the smart cable, turn on all lights and electrical accessories
for one minute. This draws current from the jump starter and warms the
battery. Now try to crank the engine. If it does not turn over, repeat the
procedure. Extremely cold weather may require two or three battery
warmings before the engine will start.
NOTE: If no activity is detected, the smart cable will automatically shut
off after 120 seconds, and the red and green LEDs will be solid. To reset,
disconnect the clamps from the vehicle battery, and then reconnect.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to jump start your vehicle more
than three consecutive times. If the vehicle will not start after three
attempts, consult a service technician.
8. After the engine starts, unplug the battery clamps from the jump starter
socket and then disconnect the black clamp (-) and the red clamp (+),
in that order. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
9. Recharge the unit as soon as possible after each use.
7.2 CHARGING A MOBILE DEVICE WITH THE USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2.4A at 5V DC.
1. Plug a charging cable into the input port of your mobile device. Next,
plug the USB end of the charging cable into the jump starter’s USB port.
2. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Charging should begin
automatically.
3. Charging time will vary, based on the mobile device’s battery size.
4. When nished using the USB port, disconnect the charging cable from
your mobile device and then disconnect the charging cable from the unit.
Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
5. Recharge the unit as soon as possible after each use.
NOTE:
If no USB device is connected, power to the USB port will
automatically shut off after 30 seconds.
7.3 USING THE LED LIGHT
1. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Hold down the button for 3 seconds.
3. Once the LED light is on, press and release the button to cycle
through the following modes:
• Steady glow
• Flash for an SOS signal
• Flash in strobe mode
4. When nished using the LED light, press and hold the button until
the light turns off.

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5. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
6. Recharge the unit as soon as possible after each use.
8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect
the unit.
2. Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from
the battery clamps, cords, and the outer case.
3. Do not open the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.
9. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Charge battery to full capacity before storage.
2. Store this unit at temperatures between -4°F-+140°F (-20°C-+60°C).
3. Never completely discharge the battery.
4. Charge after each use.
5. Charge at least once every month, if not in frequent use, to prevent
over-discharge.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING
Jump Starter
PROBLEM REASON/SOLUTION
The jump starter turns on, but
won’t jump start my vehicle.
Make sure the unit is charged.
Verify the charge level of the jump starter is
at least 50%.
Do not attempt to jump start your vehicle
more than three consecutive times. If
the vehicle still does not start, consult a
qualied service technician.
All four LEDs ash. Low or high temperature. LEDs will stop
ashing when the condition is corrected.
The jump starter will not
recharge.
Make sure the power source is live.
The last LED ashes, then
turns off.
Over-discharge. Recharge the internal
battery.
When cable is correctly
connected to both battery
and jump starter: Green LED
blinking; Red LED off; no beep.
“Fake” high battery voltage is detected,
but reverse charging protection did not
activate. User can turn key to jump start
the vehicle.

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Smart Cable LED and Alarm Behavior
BEHAVIOR REASON
Green LED blinking; Red LED
off; no beep.
Cable is connected to jump starter only.
Green LED solid; Red LED off;
no beep.
Cable is connected correctly to both
battery and jump starter.
Solid Red LED, Green LED off;
beeps once per second
Low voltage protection
Solid Red LED, Green LED off;
beeps twice per second
Reverse polarity protection
Alternating Red and Green
ashing LEDs; no beep Reverse charging protection
Solid Red LED, Green LED off;
rapid beeping
Short circuit protection
Solid Red and Green LEDs;
no beep.
Auto shut-off, due to inactivity. Disconnect
and reconnect clamps to the vehicle battery.
Solid Red and Green LEDs;
beeps once per second
Temperature protection
NOTE: When the condition is corrected, the smart cable will automatically reset.
11. SPECIFICATIONS
Internal battery type .......................................... Lithium ion polymer
Capacity .............................................................................. 22.2 Wh
USB output....................................................................5V DC, 2.4A
Jump start ................................................400A peak/200A cranking
Charging Temperature..................................... 32°-122°F (0°-50°C)
12. REPLACEMENT PARTS
Battery clamps/smart cable............................................ 94500892Z
Micro USB-USB charging cable................................. 3899003781Z
13. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
For REPAIRS OR RETURNS, visit 365rma.com
Visit batterychargers.com for Replacement Parts.
14. LIMITED WARRANTY
For information on our one year limited warranty, please visit
batterychargers.com or call 1-800-621-5485 to request a copy.
Go to batterychargers.com to register your product online.