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6 / 2 AMP, DUAL RATE 

BATTERY CHARGER

45005

SET UP AnD OPERATinG inSTRUCTiOnS

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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools

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artwork  contained  herein  may  be  reproduced  in  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.

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Revised manual 08j, 09f

Summary of Contents for 45005

Page 1: ...right 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in 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 ...

Page 2: ...TY Grounded equipment must be 1 plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accor dance with all codes and ordinanc es Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded If the equipment should electrically malfunction or break down ground ing ...

Page 3: ...rotection Dust mask nonskid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles and a dust mask respirator when using or performing maintenance on this equipment EQUIPMENT USE AND CARE Do not force the equipment Use 1 the correct equipment for your ap plication The correct equipment will do the job better and safer at the rat...

Page 4: ...he unit Charge a lead acid battery only in 4 a well ventilated area as explosive gases may be produced during charg ing Place the Battery Charger as far away 5 from the battery as possible during charging Do not attempt to charge a battery 6 with frozen battery fluid Do not drip any battery fluids in or 7 around the Battery Charger Do not touch the Battery Charger 8 cable clamps together when the ...

Page 5: ... it repaired by a service facility before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs 1 Tools marked with Grounding Re quired have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down groundi...

Page 6: ...e the required minimum cord size See Table A If you are using an extension cord 6 outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use Make sure the extension cord is 7 properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it Protect the extension co...

Page 7: ...minal 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 larg...

Page 8: ...hen the charge setting is 12 volts 6 amps the percentage charge scale can be read as an indication of the charge For 12V settings only When the battery is fully charged the battery charger 7 will cut off the charging current and switches to float charge maintenance mode While in the float charge maintenance mode the charger will cycle ON and OFF between preset cut in and cut off voltages to preven...

Page 9: ...utlet 1 connections Clean battery terminals and reset 2 cable clamps Check and or replace battery 3 Charging current not to full output Battery is partially charged 1 Defective battery will not hold full 2 charge Continue charging 1 Check and or replace battery 2 Ammeter needle moves up to full charge then drops to zero Makes clicking noise Battery is completely dead 1 Defective battery 2 Charger ...

Page 10: ...ntal or conse quential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchant ability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an ex planation of the complaint mu...

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