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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts.
If any problems are found, do not use tool until repaired.
Testing the Battery
1. Wipe the battery terminals with a cloth
to remove any dirt and grease.
2. Make sure the Load Knob (C) is in the off position.
Connect the red (positive) Cable Clamp (A) to
the positive terminal (+) on the 12 V battery.
See photo on page 4.
3. Connect the black (negative) Cable Clamp (B)
to the negative terminal ( –) on the battery.
4. Turn the Load Knob (C) clockwise until the
DC ammeter reads 1/2 the Cold Crank Amp
(CCA) rating or three times the amp-hour
Amp Scale
Amp Hour
Scale
CCA Scale
Negative Cable (-)
Page 4
DC Amp Meter
5 0 0 A M P
C A R B O N
P IL E
L O A D T
E S T E R
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Black Cable
(Clamp B)
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
(Ah) capacity of the battery. The CCA and
AH rating are printed on the battery label.
5. Maintain load for 15 seconds. After 15 seconds
has passed, the unit will sound with a beep.
6. View the DC Volts Meter and read the
battery condition. Refer to the "Battery
Condition Analysis" section on page 5.
7. Turn the Load Knob (C) counterclockwise to Off,
and remove the Cable Clamps from the battery.
NOTE: Freezing temperatures affect the battery test
reading. Decrease the battery rating 50 cold cranking
amps for each 50°F (10°C) below freezing 32°F (0°C).
DC Volt Meter
Load
Knob (C)
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5. Re ad
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for e se t up
an d/o r us
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12 9
Ma de in
Ch ina .
Red Cable
(Clamp A)
Battery Test:
Green - OK
Red - Replace
State of Charge:
Green - OK
Red - Recharge
Alternator &
Regulator Test:
Green - OK
Red - Low
Positive Cable (-)
SKU 91129
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