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ITEM 69368

HEAVY DUTY

6/12 VOLT CHARGER

with 

ENGINE START

Read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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 2011 by Harbor Freight Tools

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any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  Due to continuing 

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact 

and undamaged.  If any parts are missing or broken, 

please call 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.

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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, 

inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures.  Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual 

near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and  

the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

Summary of Contents for 69368

Page 1: ... drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precauti...

Page 2: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories Inc V Volts Alternating Current A Amperes CCA Cold Cranking Amps RC Reserve Cap...

Page 3: ...To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk 10 WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES a WORKING IN 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 YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME Y...

Page 4: ...POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post d Determine which post of battery is grounded connected to the chassis If negative post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see e If positive post is grounded to the chassis see f e For negative grounded vehicle connect POSITIVE RED clip from battery charger to POSITIVE POS P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE ...

Page 5: ...hysician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure In addition people with pacemakers should Avoid operating alone Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock Properly ground power cord Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI should also be implemented it prevents sustained electrical shock 29 WARNING...

Page 6: ... following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 11 1 Place the Battery Charger Starter on its side 2 Use two Screws 10 to install the Mounting Foot 5 to the front bottom of the Charger Starter See Figure A 3 Slide the Wheels 3 onto the ends of the Axle 4 and slide an Axle Cap 6 onto each wheel If needed tap on the Axle Caps with a rubber mallet NOTE Verify the Hub of each Wheel is facing ...

Page 7: ... of current measured in amperes that is drawn from battery For example in 40 amp charge rate a typical discharged battery will initially draw approximately 40 amps As battery continues to charge current will taper to 15 to 20 amps at full charge When cranking an engine starter motor draws up to 200 amps The meter needle will register to extreme left side during 2 amp charge rate indicating minimal...

Page 8: ...ires equipment specially designed for marine use SHORTED BATTERIES will read on ammeter as a high end peg at beginning of charging process If after 5 10 minutes needle does not move off high end the battery probably has a short circuit Unplug charger and discontinue use Have battery checked by a qualified technician COLD BATTERIES begin charging at a low rate increase as battery reaches a normal t...

Page 9: ...e chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block 7 When disconnecting charger turn switches to off disconnect AC cord remove clip from vehicle chassis and then remove clip from battery terminal 8 See Table B on page 8 for length of charge information 9 After use clean ...

Page 10: ... engine set the charge time dial to HOLD and turn ignition key ONLY KEEP CHARGER IN START MODE AS LONG AS THE DUTY CYCLE LISTED ABOVE ALLOWS Note If the unit beeps the cables are reversed or touching short circuited and the Engine Starter will power off Check that cables are connected properly 8 If engine fails to start charge battery for an additional five minutes before attempting to start 9 Aft...

Page 11: ...rload 5 Circuit breaker is cycling 1 Double check connection polarity If wrong shut off charger and correct cable lead connections 2 Continue charging battery Charger will continue to reset itself until the battery reaches a chargeable level 3 Check and or replace battery 4 Wait until Charger automatically resets itself 5 May be the wrong switch position Follow all safety precautions whenever diag...

Page 12: ...tly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion...

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