If one must always connect the booster cables in the same way, the advent of the electronic components requires additional precautions. Make a boost is a maneuver that is both simple and complex, it is best left to specialists if you do not feel comfortable to perform. Here is the ABC of boost. Good cable-When buying jumper cables, look for cables (copper) 4 gauge or 6 gauge normally suitable for boosting an engine with four, six or eight cylinders. Attention to their length: You need at least 2 porter cable batteries. 4 to 3. 6 meters (8 to 12 feet) if you want to perform at least one boosting nose to nose. Be good technique-wise. Your safety is at stake, not to mention the efficiency of your operation if you do not follow the following methodology. 2 - dead battery should not be frozen porter cable batteries. To recognize such a situation, examine well the battery in question. If it is frozen, its walls are usually wavy. 5 - Avoid contact with battery electrolyte with eyes or skin, clothing or painted surfaces. The electrolyte is a corrosive solution of sulfuric acid which can cause serious burns. In case of contact with the electrolyte, immediately wash the affected area with water porter cable batteries. 6 - To work around batteries, should preferably wear appropriate safety glasses and remove rings, metal bracelets and other jewelry. 7 - Apply the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever to neutral (neutral) in the case of a manual transmission with the clutch pedal to the floor even if your car does not require it to start, or set to "park" (Park ) in the case of an automatic transmission. Remember to turn off all electrical devices (lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc. e) connect the other porter cable batteries clamp black to engine block or a major engine component metal (such as support of the alternator) of the disabled vehicle porter cable batteries. This connection must be removed at least 30 cm (1 foot) from the battery to prevent a spark from causing an explosion. Do not attach the booster porter cable batteries to the terminal of the grounding of the depleted battery;. 9 - Turn the ignition key of the vehicle down and let the starter run for a maximum of 10 seconds. If the vehicle does not start, let the starter cool for at least 30 seconds before trying again. It is important to remove your face from the battery during jump starting porter cable batteries. Again, eye protection is strongly recommended. 10 - Contrary to popular belief, it is important to allow the cables plugged into the two vehicles running while charging the battery was completely flat (less than five minutes), it order to reduce the risk of overvoltage. (A battery is completely flat when the engine emits no sound when trying to start. He must know that there is always some risk of momentary power surge once the jumper cables are unplugged. Such a phenomenon could damage the electrical system and car radio porter cable batteries. Once the disabled vehicle in motion, it would be wise to run heating systems and electric defrost to counter the effects of a possible surge. . . .