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Harbor Freight Tools Cen-Tech Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Heavy duty 6/12 volt battery charger with engine start
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com
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When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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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.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
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  • Page 1 No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 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 SAVE THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 2 Table of contents Safety ............2 Operation ............ 7 Specifications ..........6 Maintenance ..........11 Assembly ............ 6 Warranty ............ 12 WARNING SyMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 3 IMpORTANT SAFETy INSTRUcTIONS 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUcTIONS – 9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger This manual contains important safety and from outlet before attempting any maintenance or operating instructions for this battery charger. cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. 2.
  • Page 4 12. PREPARING TO CHARGE d. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If a. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle negative post is grounded to chassis (as to charge, always remove grounded terminal in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post from battery first.
  • Page 5 If unreadable or missing, contact 27. Before moving charger, disconnect power supply Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. and battery, then allow charger to cool. 19. This product is not a toy. 28. People with pacemakers should consult their Keep it out of reach of children.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications 120VAC / 60Hz / 9A Electrical Rating @ 40A, 12V Setting 2A, 12V Charge Settings 10A, 12V 40A, 12V 100A, 6V 60 second maximum with 90 second minimum rest Starter Settings 200A, 12V 5 second maximum with 240 second minimum rest 6' 6"...

  • Page 7: Operation

    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. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: Assemble charger according to Assembly Instructions before use. DO NOT pLUG IN cHARGER UNTIL DIREcTED TO DO SO.

  • Page 8: Preparing To Charge

    preparing to charge Use this charger only on flooded lead-acid batteries. Other batteries may be damaged or may overheat, leak, or catch fire. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber work gloves whenever connecting, disconnecting, or working near battery. Battery acid can cause permanent blindness.
  • Page 9 charging Battery Installed in Vehicle A SpARK NEAR BATTERy MAy cAUSE BATTERy EXpLOSION. TO REDUcE RISK OF A SpARK NEAR BATTERy FOLLOW THESE INSTRUcTIONS EXAcTLy. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber work gloves whenever connecting, disconnecting, or working near battery. Battery acid can cause permanent blindness.
  • Page 10 Engine Starting Some vehicles with onboard computers may be damaged from the high-current starting output. Thoroughly read the vehicle service manual before using this procedure. Note: During extremely cold weather or when battery 6. WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS is severely exhausted, charge the battery for about INJURy, FIRE, AND DAMAGE TO STARTER AND BATTERy, follow duty five minutes before attempting to turn on engine.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Maintenance Instructions procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: Unplug the charger, disconnect any battery, and allow charger to cool completely before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.

  • Page 12: Warranty

    Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.