Black & Decker BDV1084 User Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker battery charger is designed to charge
lead-acid batteries. This product is intended for household,
consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety

precautions, including the following, should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.

X Read all of this manual carefully before using the

appliance.

X The intended use is described in this manual. The use of

any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.

X Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appliance.

X This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm

persons without supervision.

X The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
X Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to

become wet.

X Do not immerse the appliance in water.
X Do not open body casing. There are no user-serviceable

parts inside.

X Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.

X To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never pull

the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.

After use

X When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry,

well ventilated place out of the reach of children.

X Children should not have access to stored appliances.
X When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle it

should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or direction.

Inspection and repairs

X Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective

parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

X Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective.

X Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced

by an authorised repair agent.

X Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specified in this manual.

Power cord safety
Warning! Never alter the ac power cord or plug. If it will not fit,

have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper
connection may result in an electric shock.

Specific safety instructions for battery chargers

The following symbols are marked on the appliance:

This appliance is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to the voltage on the

rating plate.

Read these instructions before use:

X If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

X Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
X Have defective cords replaced immediately.
X Do not expose the battery charger to water.
X Do not open the battery charger.
X Do not probe the battery charger.
X Never allow the red and black battery clamps (4) to touch

each other or another common metal conductor. This could
cause damage to the appliance and/or create a spark/
explosion hazard.

X Always store the battery clamps (4) in the storage provided

when not in use.

Batteries
Warning! Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.

X Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.

When you notice liquid on the batteries, carefully wipe the
liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.

X In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below.

Warning! Battery fluid is a diluted sulphuric acid and may cause
personal injury or damage to property. In case of skin contact,
immediately rinse with water. If redness, pain or irritation occurs
seek medical attention. In case of eye contact, rinse
immediately with clean water and seek immediate medical
attention.

X When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in

the section "Protecting the environment".

X Add distilled water in each cell until the battery acid reaches

the level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps
to purge excess gas from the cells. Do not overfill. For a
battery without cell caps (maintenance free), carefully
follow the manufacturer's charging instructions.

X Study all the battery manufacturer's specific precautions,

such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging,
and the recommended charging rates.

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X Make sure that the initial charging rate does not exceed the

battery manufacturer's requirement.
Warning! Risk of explosive gas mixtures. Working in the vicinity
of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this
reason, it is of utmost importance that each time, before using
your battery charger, you read this manual and follow the
instructions exactly.

X Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black &

Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons.

X An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely

necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result

in a risk of fire and electric shock, and will void the warranty.

Personal safety

Wear complete eye protection and suitable clothing to give
protection from contact with battery fluid.

Avoid touching the eyes while working with a battery. Acid,
acid particles or corrosion may get into the eyes.

Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit
current high enough to cause a severe burn.

Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal
object onto the battery. This might cause sparks or short­circuit the battery or other electrical part, which can cause an
explosion.

Preparation before charging

The appliance must only be connected to a 12 V lead-acid
battery. Before charging, confirm that the voltage of the
battery is 12 V by referring to the label on the battery or from
the information available relating to its application e.g. car
user manual.

Do not use the appliance for charging dry-cell batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to
property.
Warning! Explosive gas may be vented from lead acid batteries
when charging. Make sure that the area is well ventilated and
remove any sources of ignition when conducting charging
procedures.

X Position the battery charger as far away from the battery as

the leads will allow. The battery charger contains switches

that may create a spark.

X Do not place the battery charger above or stand the battery

charger on top of the battery.

X Explosive gases may collect near the ground. Locate the

battery charger as high as possible above ground level.

X Do not use power tools in the charging area.

X Do not smoke or have naked flames in the charging area.
X Follow the instructions for connecting and disconnecting

the battery charger leads or battery terminals.

A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on
shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use. This appliance is NOT designed for
such use.

Vehicles may have electrical and electronic systems (e.g.
engine management systems, mobile phones) that may be
damaged if subjected to high starting voltages and voltage
peaks. Before connecting the appliance to the vehicle, read
the vehicle's owner's manual to confirm that external
charging is allowed.

X Follow these instructions and those published by the

battery manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer.

X Only connect and disconnect the dc output clamps after

removing the supply cord from the electric outlet. Never
allow clamps to touch each other.

X Check the polarity of the vehicle battery terminals before

connecting the appliance. Always disconnect the negative
(black) cable first: followed by the positive (red) cable.

When charging a battery installed in the circuit follow the
manufacturers instructions for accessing the battery and the
following:

X Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.
X Be aware that engine components e.g. the coolant fan may

start automatically. Keep hands and body away from
engine components and position the battery charger and
cables to prevent contact.

X Make sure that the battery charger and the cables are

located to prevent damage from closure of doors and
engine compartment covers.

X Make sure that the connections can be made without

touching the metal body or components adjacent to the
battery.

X When using this appliance in proximity to the vehicle's

battery and engine, stand the appliance on a flat, stable
surface and be sure to keep all clamps, cords, clothing and
body parts away from moving parts of the vehicle.

X If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to

charge or to clean the terminals, make sure that all
accessories in the vehicle are switched off, so as not to
cause a spark.

X To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the

appliance from any power source before attempting
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls without
disconnecting the appliance will not reduce this risk.

Connecting the battery charger

When all the preparations for charging and personal safety
have been completed, proceed as follows:

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