Safety Instructions; Technical Data; Battery Test - Hamron 604178 Operating Instructions Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
Failure to follow all the instructions below
can result in the risk of electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
• Keep the work area clean and well lit.
Dark and cluttered work areas increase
the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Take suitable measures to avoid personal
injury and/or material damage.
• Maintain and take good care of the
product. Keep the product clean. Do not
use the product if it is damaged.
A damaged product must not be
used before it has been repaired.
• Service work should be carried out only by
qualified service personnel. There is a risk of
personal injury if unqualified persons carry
out service or maintenance on the tool.
• All the markings on the product must be
intact and legible. These markings contain
important safety information. Contact the
retailer if you need to replace the
markings.
• Wear ANSI approved safety glasses and
heavy-duty safety gloves.
• Persons with pacemakers should contact
their doctor before using the product.
Electromagnetic fields can influence the
functionality of pacemakers, or cause
malfunctioning.
• Observe care in the vicinity of the
electrical system on the vehicle when the
engine is running. The engine should be
switched off when working on the
distributor.
• Connect the product as shown in the
instructions to avoid sparking. Sparks can
ignite the explosive gas produced during
battery charging and/or damage the
electrical system on the vehicle.
• Make sure to connect the test leads to
the battery with the correct polarity.
The red lead (1) should be connected to
the positive terminal (+) on the battery.
The black lead (2) should be connected to
the negative terminal (-) on the battery.
The instrument will be damaged if it is
connected with the wrong polarity.
• Make sure that the metal casing on the
product does not come into contact with
the battery terminals or other electrical
connections.
• Do not subject the product to knocks and
blows, this can damage the product.
• Keep sparks or naked flames away from
the battery, and do not smoke near the
battery.
• Do not connect the product while the
battery is being charged. Switch off the
engine before connecting the product.
• Do not touch the ventilation openings on
the product during or immediately after
use – risk of burn injury.
• A defective product should be discarded.
No parts of the product can be replaced.

TECHNICAL DATA

Load capacity
Start current 200–1000 A
Indicator Analog display 8–16 VDC (max)
Test cycle 10 s/test, max 3 test/5 min
Functions Power-off after 10 s of inactivity
USE

BATTERY TEST

1. Clean the battery terminals with a cloth
before testing to ensure good contact.
2. Connect the red plus lead (1) to the
positive terminal (+) on the battery.
3. Connect the black negative lead (2) to the
negative terminal (-) on the battery. Rock
the clips a little to ensure good contact.
4. Press the SET CCA (5) button to set a
125 A
Adjustable start current
EN
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