Black & Decker PS400JRB manual

ELECTROMA TE ® INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for choosing Black & Decker! Go to www .BlackandDecker .com/NewOwner to register your new product Catalog Number PS400JRB BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL 1-800-544-6986 BEFORE YOU CALL, HA VE THE CA T ALOG No, AND DA TE CODE A V AILABLE. IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER RE[...]

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury . • A VOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don’t use appliance[...]

• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw . An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord leng[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: BURST HAZARD: Do not use the unit for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batter[...]

4 • 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, or the like of a metal, causing a severe burn. • Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle when jump-starting a vehicle, frictio[...]

• This system is not designed to be used as a replacement for a vehicular battery . Do not attempt to operate a vehicle that does not have a battery installed. • Excessive engine cranking can damage a vehicle’ s starter motor . If the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jump-start procedures and look fo[...]

WARNING: T o ensure to continuously monitor alerts from NOAA while the unit is in alert mode, the unit should be checked periodically to confirm its functionality and for loss of reception; also check for loss of reception after moving the unit to a different location. • T est Warnings from NOAA; all National Weather Services periodically transmi[...]

7 Pr otective Features • Automatic Overload — Built-in pr otection against overload — in the event the AC outlet draws more than 400 watts, power to the unit’ s outlet will automatically shut off. • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) — The GFCI protects the unit and the user by sensing imbalances in a circuit caused by current leak[...]

8 AC AND DC CHARGING/RECHARGING Use a common household AC extension cord for charging (cord not supplied). For maximum battery life, we recommend the unit be kept fully charged at all times. If the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, batter y life will be shortened. • MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE TURNED OFF DURING RECHARGING. • Ch[...]

USING THE ELECTROMA TE ® AS A JUMP-ST ARTER WARNING: Before using this system to jump-start any vehicle read and understand all instructions, safety tips, warnings, cautions and first aid information provided in this manual and on the product labeling. Additional important information may also be provided by the vehicle’ s battery system manufac[...]

5. T urn vehicle accessories off. 6. A solid green LED indicates a good alternator . A solid red LED indicates a bad alternator . USING THE 12 VOL T DC PORT ABLE POWER SUPPL Y 1. Flip open one of the 12 volt DC outlet covers on the DC Power Supply Panel. 2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the outlet. 3. T urn on the appliance and[...]

11 AC POWER SUPPL Y CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS The illustration below details the AC Power Supply front panel. Air vents keep the unit from overheating. An On/Off switch turns the AC power circuitry on and off. The ON/OFF switch can also be used to reset the AC power after shutdown due to overvoltage, overload or over- temperature condition. The “O[...]

12 Notes: While in ALERT mode, the hazard alarm will sound briefly when a hazard alert is received. While in the LOCK position, the alarm sounds continuously when the hazard alert is received until the user turns it off. For the Lock Function to be available, Alert must be engaged. NOAA WEA THER RADIO (NWR) ALL HAZARDS NWR is an all-hazards public [...]

13 Battery Replacement/Disposal It is recommended that the unit be returned to Customer Service for battery replacement. This unit contains a maintenance-free, non-spillable, sealed lead-acid battery . This batter y is fully recyclable and should be accepted at any location that accepts common automotive starter batteries. Examples of places that a[...]

14 in the yellow pages of the phone directory and on our website www .blackanddecker .com. This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Dec[...]

15 PS400JRB_Manual EN_090506 SE.qxp 9/6/06 3:38 PM Page 15[...]

16 PS400JRB_Manual EN_090506 SE.qxp 9/6/06 3:38 PM Page 16[...]

17 PS400JRB_Manual EN_090506 SE.qxp 9/6/06 3:38 PM Page 17[...]