User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
CongratulationsonpurchasingyournewBlack & Decker 6 Amp Waterproof Battery Charger. Read
this Instruction Manual and follow the instructions carefully before using your new battery charger.
FEATURES
110/120 VOLT
AC PLUG
DOUBLE BARREL CHARGER
CONNECTOR (CONNECTS TO CLAMPS
OR VEHICLE ADAPTER PLUG)
HANGING HOOK
POWER LED
REVERSE
POLARITY/
FAULT LED
BATTERY
CHARGING LED
CHARGING
COMPLETE LED
BATTERY
CLIPS
DC ACCESSORY
PLUG
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
•Thischargerisnotdesignedforusewitheverymake,manufactureormodelofengine. Use only
with 12 volt systems.
•NEVERATTEMPTCHARGEAFROZENBATTERY.
•Donotchargethebatterywhiletheengineisoperating.
•Stayclearoffanblades,belts,pulleys,andotherpartsthatcancauseinjurytopersons.
•Vehiclesthathaveon-boardcomputerizedsystemsmaybedamagedifvehiclebatteryisjump-
started.Beforejump-starting,readthevehicle’sowner’smanualtoconfirmthatexternal-starting
assistanceissuitable.
•Whenworkingwithleadacidbatteries,alwaysmakesureimmediateassistanceisavailableincase
ofaccidentoremergency.
•Alwayshaveprotectiveeyewearwhenusingthisproduct:contactwithbatteryacidmaycause
blindnessand/orsevereburns.Beawareoffirstaidproceduresincaseofaccidentalcontactwith
batteryacid.
•Haveplentyoffreshwaterandsoapnearbyincasebatteryacidcontactsskin.
•Ifbatteryacidcontactsskinorclothing,washimmediatelywithsoapandwaterforatleast10
minutesandgetmedicalattentionimmediately.
•Neversmokeorallowasparkorflameinvicinityofvehiclebattery,engineorbatterymaintainer.
•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weldaring,
orsimilarmetalobject,toskincausingasevereburn.
•Neverallowbatteryacidtocomeincontactwiththisunit.
•Donotoperatethisunitinaclosedareaorrestrictventilationinanyway.
•Alwaysturnthebatterychargeroffbyunpluggingitwhennotinuse.
•DONOTOPENTHEBATTERYCHARGER—therearenouser-serviceablepartsinside.Openingthe
batterychargerwillvoidmanufacturer’swarranty.
•OperatebatterychargeronlyasdescribedinthisInstructionManual.
•Checkbatterychargerandcomponentsperiodicallyforwearandtear.Returntomanufacturerfor
replacementofwornordefectivepartsimmediately.
•IMPORTANT: This unit features an aluminum heat sink, which is used for heat dissipation and is
located at the base of the unit. Never touch the heat sink while the unit is operating and never
allow the bottom of the unit to contact flammable materials while operating.
Connection Precautions
•ConnectanddisconnectoutputclampsorvehicleaccessoryplugonlyafterremovingACcordfrom
electricoutlet.
•Neverallowclampstotoucheachother.
•Attachclampsonlyasindicatedin“ChargingUsingtheSuppliedBatteryClips.”
First Aid
•SKIN:Ifbatteryacidcomesincontactwithskin,rinseimmediatelywithwater,thenwashthoroughly
withsoapandwater.Ifredness,pain,orirritationoccurs,seekimmediatemedicalattention.
•EYES: Ifbatteryacidcomesincontactwitheyes,flusheyesimmediately,foraminimumof15
minutesandseekimmediatemedicalattention.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN USING THE UNIT IN WET
ENVIRONMENTS:
The housing of this unit is rated to IP67 dust-proof and waterproof standards. However, it is
recommended that you observe the following:
•Neversubmergetheunitinwaterdeeperthan1meter,fortimelongerthan30minutesand/
orintemperaturesotherthanbetween41ºFand104ºF(5ºCand40ºC),ortheunitcouldsustain
permanentdamage.
•Neversubmergetheunitinwaterunlessthebushing(insulation)oftheACorDCcordisintact.
•Donotallowplugorclampstobeexposedtotheelementsforlongperiodsoftime;andnever
submergethem.
•ReadandUnderstandThisInstructionManualBeforeUsingThisUnit.
SAvE thESE inStRuctionS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:Followtheseinstructions
andthosepublishedbythemanufacturerofanyengineyouintendtousewiththisbatterycharger.
Reviewcautionarymarkingsonthebatterychargerandengine.
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