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2.
If necessary, add distilled water to the
battery cells before charging. Read
and follow the battery manufacturer's
instruction manual. Never add water
to a battery while attached to a
charger, or in close proximity to the
charger. Do not overfill.
3.
Clean battery terminals.
4.
Check the battery manufacturer's
instructions on whether or not to have
the cell caps on when charging. If not
stated, leave the cell caps on.
OperatiOn
caution: do not overcharge maintenance-
free batteries.
1.
If charging a battery while in a
vehicle, leave the hood open and do
not leave the charger unattended.
Separate the charger and battery,
keeping them at least five feet apart.
2.
Set the Timer to the proper setting
for the type of battery being charged.
See Table 1, below.
3.
Plug the power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet or extension cord.
Battery size / rating
Small batteries Motorcycle, Garden
Tractor, etc.
Cars / Trucks
200-315 CCA
315-550 CCA
550-875
Notes: *Charge Rate for this model are listed on the front panel.
Key: AH = Ampere Hours
NR = Not Recommended
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps
RC = Reserve Capacity
Warning! This Charger/Starter is not automatic and can overcharge and dry up a battery
if allowed to operate for extended periods of time. Monitor charging during use.
SKU 67855
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
4.
Set the Volt / Amp Selector Switch to
desired setting.
5.
Connect the positive (red) cable
clamp to the positive terminal of
the battery. If charging a battery
mounted in a vehicle, first remove the
vehicle's red cable from the battery;
otherwise damage may occur to the
vehicle's electrical system. If in doubt,
refer to the vehicle's service manual.
6.
Connect the negative (black) cable
clamp to an unpainted solid portion
of the vehicle. Push the Start / Reset
Button.
7.
nOte:
touching (short-circuited), the unit will
beep and the Battery Charger will
shut down. Check that the cables are
connected correctly and then push
Start / Reset again.
8.
The Charger / Starter is now
supplying charging current to the
battery. View the Ammeter to see
the amount of charging current. (The
Ammeter will display the amount of
the "current draw" of the battery. As
it charges, it draws less current. The
table 1
charge rate* charging time (hours)**
12V 2 Amp
6-12 AH
3-6
40-60 RC
13-20
60-85 RC
20-35
85-125 RC
35-55
If the cables are reversed or
12V 10 Amp
12V/6V 40 Amp
NR
NR
2-1/2 -4
1/2-3/4
4-7
3/4-2
7-11
2-3
**Based on battery at 50% charge.
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