This article explains how to use a jump box to safely jump start a car. It includes information about potential dangers and situations in which using a jump box is not a good idea.
How do I use Jump Starter?
Using a jump box is safe in most cases, although it is possible to damage both your car and yourself. If you connect everything correctly and take all the necessary precautions, you have nothing to worry about.
Two major dangers often associated with jump starting a car are damaging delicate components in the electrical system and blowing up the battery. These situations can be caused by crossing the positive and negative cables or by shorting them out by touching the positive and negative wires together.
When using a jump starter, the basic method for connecting the dead battery is the same as when using jumper cables:
