Black and Decker BDBBC2C Owner's manual

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Intended use
Your Black & Decker ‘Car to Car Simple Start’ is designed to
boost a depleted battery on a host vehicle from a donor
vehicle.
Note: 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, electric shock, personal
injury and material damage.
X Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
X 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.
X Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
X This appliance is not intended for use by young or in firm
persons without supervision.
X The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
X Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to
become wet.
X Do not immerse the appliance in water.
X Do not open body casing. There are no user serviceable
parts inside.
X Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
X To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never
pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.
After use
X When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a
dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.
X Children should not have access to stored appliances.
X 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.
X The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight,
heat and moisture.
Inspection and repairs
X 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.
X Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
X Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
X Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Specific safety instructions for battery chargers
Read these instructions before use:
X If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
X Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
X Have defective cords replaced immediately.
X Do not expose the battery charger to water.
X Do not open the battery charger.
X Do not probe the battery charger.
Batteries
Warning! Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
X Never attempt to open for any reason.
X Do not expose the battery to water.
Warning! Battery fluid is a diluted sulphuric acid and may
cause personal injury or damage to property. In case of skin
contact, immediately rinse with water. If redness, pain or
irritation occurs seek medical attention. In case of eye
contact, rinse immediately with clean water and seek
immediate medical attention.
When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in
the section ‘Protecting the environment’.
Warning! Risk of explosive gas mixtures. Working in the
vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries
generate explosive gases during normal battery operation.
For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time, you
read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black &
Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
Warning! A marine (boat) battery must be removed and
charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment
specially designed for marine use. This appliance is NOT
designed for such use.
X 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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X 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.
X 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.
X The appliance must only be connected to a 12 V 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.
Warning! Explosive gas may be vented from the lead-acid
batteries when charging and under extreme conditions
battery leakage may occur. Make sure that the area is well
ventilated when conducting jump starting and charging
procedures.
The following symbols are marked on the appliance:
Features
1. Power LED indicator
2. Boosting LED indicator
3. Plug storage
4. Cord storage
5. 12 Vdc accessory plugs
6. Housing
Use
Warning! Make sure that the car is in neutral and the parking
brake is applied.
Step 1
X Connect the black 12 Vdc accessory plug (5) into the
12 V outlet on the working vehicle and make sure that
the power LED (1) lights.
X Start the engine on the working vehicle.
Step 2
Warning! Make sure that car is in neutral and the parking
brake is applied.
X Fully unwind the cord from the cord storage (4) and
connect the orange 12 Vdc accessory plug (5) into the
12 V outlet on the dead vehicle and make sure that the
boosting LED (2) lights.
Step 3
X When the dead car is sufficiently boosted to start the
engine both the power LED (1) and the boosting LED (2)
will change colour to green (approx. 20 minutes).
X Remove the orange 12 Vdc accessory plug (5) from the
dead car and try starting the vehicle in 3-5 second
bursts.
Note: The housing (6) and the 12 Vdc accessory plugs (5)
will become warm during the boosting process. This is
normal.
Step 4
X Remove the black 12 Vdc accessory plug (5) from the
working car and coil the cable around the cord storage
(4) and fit the 12 Vdc accessory plugs (5) into the plug
storage apertures (3).
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over
a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper
care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning
on the appliance, unplug the appliance.
X From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do
not immerse the appliance in water.
X Clean the outside case with a soft cloth and, if
necessary, mild soap solution.
X Do not allow liquid to enter the unit. Do not operate
when the unit is wet.
X Keep the cords coiled during storage to prevent damage
to the cords.
Troubleshooting
If the power and boosting LED’s (1 & 2) do not light up check
the following:
X Check that the donor vehicles 12 V accessory socket is
live, some cars require the key to be in the accessory
position before the socket is live.
X Check that the 12 Vdc accessory plugs (5) are fully
inserted.
X Check for blown fuses in the 12 Vdc accessory
plugs (5).
If your car fails to start:
X Repeat steps 2-4 in the ‘use’ section and continue the
boosting process for a further 10 minutes or until the
LED’s change to green.
X If your car still fails to start we suggest you have your
battery checked by a qualified auto-electrician.
Power LED indicator.
Boosting LED indicator.
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Replacing the fuse in the vehicle dc accessory plug
X Remove the cap by turning it counter clockwise.
X Remove the cap and centre pin.
X Remove the fuse.
X Fit a new fuse of the same type and size (8 A).
X Refit the cap and centre pin.
X Tighten the cap by turning clockwise onto the plug.
Protecting the environment
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-
use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of
this service please return your product to any authorised
repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at: www.2helpU.com.
Technical data
EC declaration of conformity
BDBBC2C TYPE 1
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
EN60335, EN60598
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the
technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of
Black & Decker
Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
12-08-2008
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement
is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory
rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the European
Free Trade Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker
guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products
subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to
make sure of the minimum inconvenience to the customer
unless:
X The product has been used for trade, professional or
hire purposes.
X The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect.
X The product has sustained damage through foreign
objects, substances or accidents.
X Repairs have been attempted by persons other than
authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service
staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-
sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com
Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to
register your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up
to date on new products and special offers. Further
information on the Black & Decker brand and our range of
products is available at www.blackanddecker.co.uk.
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
BDBBC2C
Input voltage Vdc 12
Output voltage Vdc 14.5
Output current (max) A 7.5
Weight kg 1.93
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