1.5 Amp Electronic
Onboard Battery Charger
99857
Set up and Operating Instructions
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Important SAFETY
Information
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product:
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.
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert
symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
General Battery Charger Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term ″Battery Charger″ in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) Battery Charger.
1.Work area safety
a.Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b.Do not operate Battery Chargers in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Battery Chargers create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c.Keep children and bystanders away while operating a Battery Charger. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2.Electrical safety
a.Battery Charger plug must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded Battery Chargers. Unmodified plugs and
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matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b.Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
c.Do not expose Battery Chargers to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a Battery Charger will increase the risk of electric shock.
d.Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the Battery Charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e.When operating a Battery Charger outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f.If operating a Battery Charger in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3.Personal safety
a.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a Battery Charger. Do not use a Battery Charger while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
Battery Chargers may result in serious personal injury.
b.Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
Battery Charger in unexpected situations.
d.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
e.Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH-ap- proved for the specific hazards in the work area.
4.Battery Charger use and care
a.Do not force the Battery Charger.
Use the correct Battery Charger for your application. The correct
Battery Charger will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b.Disconnect the plug from the power source from the Battery Charger before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing Battery Chargers. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the Battery Charger accidentally.
c.Store idle Battery Chargers out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
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Battery Charger or these instructions to operate the Battery Charger. Battery Chargers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
d.Maintain Battery Chargers. Check for breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Battery Charger’s operation. If damaged, have the Battery Charger repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained Battery Chargers.
e.Use the Battery Charger in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the Battery Charger for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5.Battery use and care
a.When battery is not in use, keep away other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
b.Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6.Service
a.Have your Battery Charger serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the Battery Charger is maintained.
Battery Charger Safety Warnings
1.Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2.Avoid contact with battery acid. If splashed, unplug Battery Charger and immediately wash effected area with clean water.
3.Turn vehicle OFF and allow to cool before plugging in Battery Charger. Remove keys from vehicle ignition before plugging in Battery Charger.
4.Before operation, check to be sure
Battery Charger cables are connected to the correct battery posts. Red must be connected to the Positive (+) terminal. Black cable must be connected to the Negative (-) terminal.
5.Keep Output Wires (12) and Power Cable (8) clear of fan, fan belt, pulleys and any other moving parts of the engine.
6.Only use Battery Charger in a well ventilated area to prevent build up of explosive gasses.
7.Do not allow the Red and Black terminals of the Battery Charger or the vehicle battery cables to touch. Do not allow the Red cables to touch the frame or any metal part of the vehicle. Contact can cause an electrical short resulting in sparks, burn injury or damage to property.
8.Only use in 12 VDC systems. Do not use in any other voltage system.
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9.Do not attempt to start or jump a vehicle with this Battery Charger plugged in. Do not use this Battery
Charger to charge a dead, damaged or severely discharged battery. This charger is designed to “top off” and maintain a battery at or near 12 VDC.
10.Do not leave the Charger unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Unplug the Charger from its electrical outlet before leaving.
11. The battery charger may get hot during use. The charger’s heat can build up to unsafe levels and
create a fire hazard if it does not receive adequate ventilation, due to an electrical fault, or if it is used in a hot environment.
Do not place the charger on a flammable surface. Do not obstruct any vents on the charger. Especially avoid placing the charger on carpets and rugs; they are not only flammable, but they also obstruct vents under the charger.
12.This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
13.People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should:
•Avoid operating alone.
•Do not use with power switch locked on.
•Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.
•Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
14.WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
15.WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code 25249.5, et seq.)
16.The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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