Black & Decker BDV040 Data Sheet

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Intended use
Your Black & Decker battery booster is designed to provide 
additional power to lead-acid batteries when starting diesel 
car engines up to 3 litres or petrol car engines up to 3.5 litres 
and to provide a portable 12V power source. This product is 
intended for household, consumer use only.
This unit will not start a flat battery.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using battery-powered appliances, basic 
safety precautions, including the following, should always be 
followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal 
injury and material damage.
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Read all of this manual carefully before using the 
appliance.
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The intended use is described in this manual. The use 
of any accessory or attachment or the performance of 
any operation with this appliance other than those 
recommended in this instruction manual may present a 
risk of personal injury.
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Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm 
persons without supervision.
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The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
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Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the unit to 
become wet. 
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Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open body casing. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
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Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, 
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or 
dust.
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To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never 
pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.
After use
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When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a 
dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.
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Children should not have access to stored appliances.
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When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle 
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent 
movement following sudden changes in speed or 
direction.
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The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight, 
heat and moisture.
Inspection and repairs
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Before use, check the appliance for damaged or 
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to 
switches and any other conditions that may affect its 
operation.
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Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or 
defective.
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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or 
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
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Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than 
those specified in this manual.
Specific safety instructions for battery boosters
The following symbols are marked on your appliance:
On/off button (3).
Vehicle boost button (4).
Recharge button (5).
Area light button (6).
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Vehicles may have electrical and electronic systems 
(e.g. engine management system, mobile phone) that 
may be damaged if subjected to high starting voltages 
and voltage peaks. Before connecting the appliance to 
the vehicle read the vehicle's owner's manual to confirm 
that external-starting assistance is allowed.
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Follow these instructions and those published by the 
battery manufacturer, vehicle manufacturer and 
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use with 
this unit. Review warning labels on these products and 
on the vehicle.
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This appliance 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.
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The appliance must only be connected to a 12V lead-
acid battery. Do not use the appliance for charging dry-
cell batteries that are commonly used with home 
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury 
to persons and damage property.
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This appliance contains a sealed lead-acid battery. It is 
recommended that the appliance is positioned upright 
during storage, use, and recharging. 
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Explosive gas may be vented from the lead acid 
batteries when charging and under extreme conditions 
battery leakage may occur. Ensure the area is well 
ventilated when conducting battery boosting and 
charging procedures.
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