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1.5 Amp ElEctronic
onboArd bA ttEry chArgEr
99857
SEt up And opErA ting inStructionS
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distributed exclusively by harbor Freight t ools .
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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noticE is used to SAVE thiS mAnuAl address practices Keep this manual for the safety warn- not related to personal injury. ings and precautions, assembly, operat- cAution, without ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning the safety alert procedures. Write the product’s serial symbol, is used to address number in the back of the manual near the practices not related to assembly diagram (or month and year of personal injury. purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and
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matching outlets will reduce risk of non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or electric shock. hearing protection used for appropri- ate conditions will reduce personal b. Avoid body contact with grounded injuries. surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is c. do not overreach. Keep proper an increased risk of electric shock if footing and balance at all times. your body is grounded. This enables better control of the Battery Charger in unexpected situa- c. do not
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battery charger or these instruc - parts. This will ensure that the safety tions to operate the battery char - of the Battery Charger is maintained. ger. Battery Chargers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. battery charger Safety Warnings d. maintain battery chargers. check 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on for breakage of parts and any the tool. These carry important safety other condition that may affect the information. If unreadable or miss- battery charger’s operat
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9. Do not attempt to start or jump a rupter (GFCI) should also be imple- vehicle with this Battery Charger mented – it prevents sustained elec- plugged in. Do not use this Battery trical shock. Charger to charge a dead, damaged 14. WARNING: Handling the cord on or severely discharged battery. This this product will expose you to lead, charger is designed to “top off” and a chemical known to the State of maintain a battery at or near 12 VDC. California to cause cancer, and birth 10. Do not
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of electric shock. (See 3-prong plug grounding and outlet.) t o prEVEnt 2. The grounding prong in the plug is ElEctric ShocK connected through the green wire in- And dEA th From side the cord to the grounding system incorrEct grounding in the tool. The green wire in the cord WirE connEction: must be the only wire connected to Check with a qualified the tool’s grounding system and must electrician if you are in doubt never be attached to an electrically as to whether the outlet i
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2. Double insulated tools may be used dition. Always replace a damaged in either of the 120 volt outlets shown extension cord or have it repaired by in the preceding illustration. (See a qualified electrician before using it. outlets for 2-prong plug.) 8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and Extension cords damp or wet areas. 1. Grounded tools require a three wire rEcommEndEd minimum WirE extension cord. Double Insulated gAugE For EXtEnSion cordS* tools
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note: For additional information regarding SpEciFicA tionS the parts listed in the following pages, Electrical Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. Output Voltage 12 VDC / 1.5 Amps Charging Method 3-Stage trickle charge mounting Red, Yellow and Status Indicators Green LED lights 1. The Battery Charger must be mount- On / Off trickle ed near the battery in the engine Overload Protection charging with Thermal compartment of the vehicle. Ov
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sure that there are no wires, hoses to the battery. Be sure the Red Out- or other components behind the wall put Wire is attached to the Positive that will be damaged by drilling. Use (+) terminal and the Black Output Brackets A and B to grip the Battery wire is attached to the Negative (-) Charger. Attach to the compartment terminal. Be sure all connections are wall using two Self Tapping Screws tight. (12). 9. Keep Output Wires (12) and Power 5. For mounting under the battery, as- Cable (
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2. 1st stage: Constant Current. When Work piece and Work Area Set up the battery is severely discharged, 1. Designate a work area that is clean, the Charger applies Constant Cur- ventilated and well-lit. The work area rent. This stage speedily charges must not allow access by children or the battery while protecting against pets to prevent injury and distraction. damage, loss of Hydrogen or even explosion. The battery is charged to a 2. Route the power cord along a safe maximum of 14.
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cleaning and maintenance. lEd on / condition color oFF Green OFF Charger is not operating. bEForE EAch uSE, inspect the general Red OFF Check connections and status condition of the Charger. Check for loose of 120 VAC circuit. screws, misalignment or binding of moving Green ON 120 VAC is present and char- Yellow ON ger is operating. parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged Red OFF electrical wiring, and any other condition Green ON 120 VAC is present. Battery is that may affect its safe
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t roubleshooting problem possible causes likely Solutions Tool will not 1. No power at outlet. 1. Check power at outlet. operate. LED 2. Cord not connected. 2. Check that cord is plugged in. lights off. LED lights on, 1. Loose or dirty connection at 1. Check connections. Clean and re-tighten. but tool does not battery terminals. charge battery Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. disconnect power supply before service. plEASE rEAd thE FolloWing cArEFully T
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ASSEmbly diAgrAm SKU 99857 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13
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limitEd 90 dA y 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 prod- uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installa