OPERATOR’S MANUAL
®
Portable Power 950
Jump Starter and
DC Power Source
Model No.
200.71987
CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
00-99-000864/0808
IMPORTANT: CHARgE IMMEDIATELY AfTER PURCHASE
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAfETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
1.
IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1
Charge the 950 internal battery immediately upon purchase, every 30
days and after every use.
1.2
1.3
Use in a well ventilated space.
Contains a sealed, non-spillable lead-acid battery. Must be disposed of
properly.
1.4
1.5
WARNINg: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with battery acid may
cause severe burns and blindness. Keep out of reach of children.
WARNINg: 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.
1.6
WARNINg: 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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2.
DIEHARD PORTAbLE POWER 950 JUMP-STARTER/DC POWER
SOURCE fEATURES
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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
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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
3.
CHARgINg THE INTERNAL bATTERY
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 specifically
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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3.1
3.2
Check the internal battery’s charge level by pressing the switch marked
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 the
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.
3.3
3.4
While the 950 is charging, the battery’s percentage of charge will be
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-
cally switches to float-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.
4.
JUMP-STARTINg A VEHICLE ENgINE
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.
4.1
4.2
Turn ignition off before making cable connections.
Place the 950 on a flat, stable surface near the vehicle battery and away
from moving engine parts.
4.3
Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle battery.
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.
4.4
Connect the black clamp to an unpainted and unmoving part of the vehicle
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.
4.5
Turn ON the JUMP 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.
4.6
4.7
After the engine starts, make sure to turn OFF the Jump Start switch.
Then disconnect the black clamp (-) and then the red clamp (+) in that
order.
Recharge the 950 as soon as possible after use.
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.
5.
DIgITAL DISPLAY fUNCTIONS
5.1
To check the 950’s internal battery status, push the POWER switch on the
front of the 950 to the DISPLAY position. The display will show the charge
percentage of the internal battery.
5.2
When connected to the vehicle, the display shows the vehicle’s battery
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).
6.
POWERINg A 12V DC DEVICE
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.
6.1
To Operate a 12V DC Device:
• 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
21 Hours
12 Hours
7 Hours
3 Hours
1.5 Hour
Radios, Depth Finders, Fans
Camcorders, DVD Players, Spotlights
Electrical Tools, Bilge Pumps
Electric Coolers
9 Watts
15 Watts
24 Watts
48 Watts
80 Watts
Air Compressors, Car Vacuums
*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.
7.
USINg THE USb PORT
The USb port on the 950 provides up to 500mA at 5VDC
Turn the JUMP START ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
Plug the device into the USB port on the front panel of the 950.
Turn USB device ON.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
Reverse these steps when finished using the USB port.
8.
8.1
8.2
USINg THE bUILT-IN LIgHT
Position the 950 on a flat, stable surface near the intended work area.
Push the power switch to the LIgHT position. The light will turn on and
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.
8.3
8.4
Push power switch to the OFF position when work is completed.
Charge the 950 as soon as possible after using the built-in light.
9.
INTERNAL bATTERY REPLACEMENT
The 950 is equipped with a built in door, located on the back of the unit, to
make replacing the internal battery easy and efficient.
To order a replacement battery, call: 1-800-SEARS-64
Be sure that all switches are in the OFF position.
Remove clamps from storage pegs on the back of the 950.
Remove eight screws from the door.
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
Slide door out.
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9.5
Remove the negative (first) and positive nuts and bolts securing the cable
to the battery.
9.6
9.7
Push cables to the side and carefully slide battery out of the 950.
Reverse steps for assembly. Make sure that the nuts and bolts securing
the cables are tight.
10. STORAgE AND MAINTENANCE
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.
10.1 Replacing the built-in light
To replace the built-in light bulb:
1. Turn the light off.
2. Insert a standard (flat-blade) screwdriver into one of the two slots along
the bottom of the plastic lens and gENTLY pop the lens out. Repeat for
the other side.
3. Insert a replacement bulb of the same type and rating, and twist clock-
wise one quarter-turn to screw in the new bulb.
4. Replace the lens cover.
5. Test the light by switching the light on and off.
10.2 Customer Technical Assistance
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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11. SPECIfICATIONS
Internal Battery Type
Nominal Voltage
DieHard Maintenance-free AgM Lead-acid
12v DC
Capacity
18 Ah
DC Power Outlet (Max. Continuous Load)
Built-in Light Bulb (Replaceable)
Jumper Cables
15A With Automatic Circuit Breaker Reset
5w/12v DC (Base type BA9S)
4-gauge AWg, 24 Inches
12 H x 11 x 10.5 Inches
18.9 Lbs.
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Product Weight
12. ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
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
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