Chicago Electric 65834 User Manual
BATTERY CHARGER
WITH LCD DISPLAY
65834
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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contained herein may be reproduced in 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
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual (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.
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 Safety Warnings:
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.
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Do not operate this product in b.
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. This product can create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders c.
away while operating this product.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety2.
The Power Cord Plug must match a.
the outlet. Never modify the Plug
in any way. Unmodied plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded b.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
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an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the product.
Do not expose this product to rain c.
or wet conditions. Water entering
this product will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the Power Cord. d.
Never use the Cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging this product. Keep the Cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
This product for use indoors only.e.
If operating this product in a damp f.
location is unavoidable, use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you are do-a.
ing and use common sense when
using this product. Do not use this
product while you are tired or un-
der the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating this product may
result in serious personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper b.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
Product use and care4.
Do not force this product. Use the a.
correct product for your application. The correct product will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
Disconnect this product from its b.
power source before making any
Store this product out of the reach c.
of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with this product
or these instructions to operate
the unit. Electrically powered prod-
ucts are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain this product. Check for d.
breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect this
product’s operation. If damaged,
have the unit repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained products.
Use this product and its acces-e.
sories in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of this
product for operations different from
those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
Service5.
Have your Battery Charger ser-a.
viced by a qualied repair person
using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the product is maintained.
Specic Safety Warnings:
Maintain labels and nameplates on 1.
the Battery Charger. These carry
important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 2.
during set up and use of the Battery
Charger.
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Do not start a vehicle or turn on a 3.
mobile unit when connected to the
Battery Charger.
When the battery is being charged in 4.
the vehicle, verify that the ignition is
off. Connect the positive (RED with
+) Cable Clamp to the positive (+ or
P) terminal of the battery. Connect
the negative (BLACK with --) to an
unpainted, solid metal portion of the
vehicle. Do not connect to the carburetor or fuel lines.
Charge in a well ventilated area. Ex-5.
plosive gases may be produced during charging. Do not smoke, cause
sparks, or strike matches near the
battery when charging.
• 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 Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
WARNING: Handling the Power Cord 12.
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.)
Always refer to the user manual of 6.
the battery for charging instructions
and precautions prior to using the
Battery Charger.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare 7.
to begin work before turning on the
unit.
Do not leave the Battery Charger 8.
unattended when it is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Unplug the Power
Cord from its power source before
leaving.
Do not reverse the polarity of the 9.
Cable Clamps or vehicle battery.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out 10.
of reach of children.
People with pacemakers should 11.
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
The warnings, precautions, and in-13.
structions 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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INSTRUCTIONS.
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