SKU 45005
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UnPACKinG
When unpacking, make sure that the Battery Charger is intact and undamaged.
If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on
the cover of this manual.
OPERATiOn
Place the Battery Charger about six feet from the battery being charged.
1.
note:
This Battery Charger is NOT for use on DEAD or DAMAGED batteries.
To
2.
CHARGE A BATTERY
, verify that the ignition is off, remove vehicle’s cables
from battery, then connect the positive (Red with +) Cable Clamp to the positive (+
or P) terminal of the battery.
If necessary, clean the battery terminals. Wiggle the Cable Clamp on the battery
terminal to get a good connection.
Connect the negative (Black with –) to the negative battery terminal.
3.
note:
Battery clamps must be connected properly or the battery charger will not
operate and charge battery. There is no voltage at the clamps when disconnected
from the battery.
Battery
Voltage Switch Setting
Charging
Time
Typical Battery Uses
12 V
Right
(12 V, 6 A)
6 to 8 hours Vehicles, machinery with large engines
12 V
Center
(12 V, 2 A)
3 to 8 hours Motorcycles, snowmobiles, small
engines.
For batteries rated at 28 Ah.
6 V
Left
(6 V, 6 A)
6 to 8 hours
Vehicles, machinery with large
engines using 6 volt battery
Set the Battery Charger switch to the proper setting for the type battery being
4.
charged. Refer to the table above.
Mode Switch
5. With the Battery Clamps in place, and the Mode Switch correctly set, plug the
3-prong line cord into a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.
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