WARNING — RISK OF
EXPLOSIVE GASES.
A spark near battery may cause
battery explosion. To reduce risk of a
spark near battery:
• Do not drop tools or other metal
objects on or near the battery.
• Do not smoke, use matches or a
cigarette lighter while near battery.
• Do not handle the battery while
wearing vinyl clothing, as static
electricity sparks are generated
when vinyl clothing is rubbed.
1. Check polarity of battery posts.
POSITIVE (POS, P,+) battery post
usually has a larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.
2. Attach a cable (not provided) to
the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –)
battery post.
This cable must be a minimum of
24” long, and of a wire gauge that is
no lighter than the wire gauge of the
charger’s output cables (battery
cables and booster cables
work well).
3. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger
clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post
of battery.
4. Position yourself and the free end
of the cable (installed in step #2) as
FAR away from the battery as
possible. FACING AWAY FROM
THE BATTERY, connect the
NEGATIVE (Black) charger clip to
the free end of the cable.
5. When disconnecting charger,
always do so in reverse sequence
of the connecting procedure and
break first connection while as far
away from battery as practical.
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CAUTION: Battery must be installed
in vehicle to use the engine starting
feature.
1. Connect the battery charger to the
vehicle as indicated in the preceding
section CHARGING A BATTERY
THAT IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE.
2. Follow OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
for setting the output switches.
Note: Performance will be enhanced if
you charge the battery for 10 to
20 minutes before attempting
to start.
3. Start the vehicle. Crank engine for
around 3 to 4 seconds.
4. If engine fails to start, charge battery
for another 10 to 20 minutes and
attempt to start the
engine again.
Note: This charger is equipped with an
automatic reset circuit breaker to
protect the battery charger from
overload conditions. This circuit
breaker will trip if you crank the
engine too long at one time. If
this happens, wait six to seven
minutes. The breaker will reset
automatically and engine starting
or battery charging
can resume.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE
OF THE VEHICLE
ENGINE STARTING
Figure 3
