User Manual

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Whendisconnectingcharger,disconnectACcord,andthenremovethe12voltDCaccessoryplug
fromthevehicleaccessoryoutlet.
Hanging the Battery Charger
Thehanginghookallowsyoutopositionthebatterychargerforconvenient,hands-freeoperation.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PRODUCT DAMAGE:
•Whenchargerishungbythehanginghook,donotshakethechargerorobjectthatitishangingfrom.
•Donothangthechargerfromanyelectricalwiresoranythingthatitisnotsecure.
•Onlyusethehanginghookforhangingthecharger.Thehanginghookisnotintendedtosupport
additionalweight.Donothanganythingadditionaltothehanginghookorriskofbreakagemay
occur.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Unit Not Charging
•Checkthatthechargerisproperlyconnectedtoalive120voltACoutlet.
•Ifthebatterytobechargedhasfallenbelow2volts,thebatterycannotberechargedwiththisunit.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Storage
•Storetheunitinaclean,dry,coolplacewhennotinuse.
•Cleantheunitcasingandcords(asnecessary)withadry(orslightlydamp)cloth.Ensurethatunit
iscompletelydisconnectedfrombatteryandpowersourcebeforecleaning.
•Tomaintaintheoperatingconditionandmaximizethelifeofthechargercords,alwayscoilthem
looselyforstorage.Donotwrapthemaroundtheunitorcrimpthemwithatightband.
Fuse Replacement (12 Volt DC Charging Adapter)
 1.Removeplugfromaccessoryoutlet.Removethegoldcapbyturningcounterclockwiseandliftingoff.
 2.Removecenterpinandspring.Removefuse.
 3.Replacefusewithsametypeandsizefuse(8amp).
 4.Replacecenterpinandspringinsideplug.
 5.Replacegoldcapbyturningclockwise.
ACCESSORIES
Recommendedaccessoriesforusewithyourtoolmaybeavailablefromthemanufacturer.Ifyouneed
assistanceregardingaccessories,pleasecontactthemanufacturerat1-877-571-2391.
WARNING:Theuseofanyaccessorynotrecommendedforusewiththisappliancecouldbe
hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Whetheryouneedtechnicaladvice,repair,orgenuinefactoryreplacementparts,contactthe
manufacturerat1-877-571-2391.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Themanufacturerwarrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiod
ofONE(1)YEARfromthedateofretailpurchasebytheoriginalend-userpurchaser(“Warranty
Period”).
IfthereisadefectandavalidclaimisreceivedwithintheWarrantyPeriod,thedefectiveproductcan
bereplacedorrepairedinthefollowingways:(1)Returntheproducttothemanufacturerforrepairor
replacementatmanufacturer’soption.Proofofpurchasemayberequiredbymanufacturer.(2)Return
theproducttotheretailerwhereproductwaspurchasedforanexchange(providedthatthestoreisa
participatingretailer).Returnstoretailershouldbemadewithinthetimeperiodoftheretailer’sreturn
policyforexchangesonly(usually30to90daysafterthesale).Proofofpurchasemayberequired.
Pleasecheckwiththeretailerfortheirspecificreturnpolicyregardingreturnsthatarebeyondthetime
setforexchanges.
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytoaccessories,bulbs,fusesandbatteries;defectsresultingfromnormal
wearandtear,accidents;damagessustainedduringshipping;alterations;unauthorizeduseorrepair;
neglect,misuse,abuse;andfailuretofollowinstructionsforcareandmaintenancefortheproduct.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing to Charge
 1.Removebatterycompletelyfromboat/airplaneoranyconfinedareabeforecharging.
 2.Ifitisnecessarytoremovebatteryfromvehicletocharge,ortocleanterminals,alwaysremove
groundedterminalfrombatteryfirst.Makesureallaccessoriesinthevehicleareoff,soasnotto
causeanarc.
 3.Cleanbatteryterminals,takingcaretoavoidgettingcorrosivematerialineyes.
 4.Adddistilledwaterineachcelluntilbatteryacidreacheslevelspecifiedbybatterymanufacturer.
Thishelpspurgeexcessivegasfromcells.Donotoverfill.Forabatterywithoutcellcaps
(maintenancefree),carefullyfollowmanufacturer’scharginginstructions.
 5.Studyallbatterymanufacturer’sspecificprecautions,suchasremovingornotremovingcellcaps
whilecharging,andrecommendedratesofcharge.
Charger Location
•Locatechargerasfarawayfrombatteryascablespermit.
•Neverplacechargerdirectlyabovebatterybeingcharged;gasesfrombatterywillcorrodeand
damagecharger.
•Neverallowbatteryacidtodriponcharger.
•Neveroperatechargerinaclosed-inareaorrestrictventilationinanyway.
•Marinebatteriesmustberemovedandchargedonshore.
•Donotsetabatteryontopofcharger.
Charging Using the Supplied Battery Clips
WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause an explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near
the battery, position AC and DC cords away from hood, door, or moving engine parts.
 1.Insertthedoublebarreltipofthebatteryclampcableintothedoublebarreltipofthebattery
chargercable(male-to-femaleandfemale-to-male).Thenplugthebatterycharger’spowercordinto
anACoutlet.ThepowerLEDwilllightbluetoindicatethatthechargerispluggedinandready.
 2.Checkpolarityofbatteryposts.Positive(POS,P,+)batterypostusuallyhaslargerdiameterthan
negative(NEG,N,–)post.
 3.Determinewhichpostofbatteryisgrounded(connected)tothechassis.Ifnegativepostis
groundedtochassis(asinmostvehicles),see4.Ifpositivepostisgroundedtothechassis,see5.
 4.Fornegative-groundedvehicle,connectpositive(red)clampfrombatterychargertopositive
(POS,P,+)ungroundedpostofbattery.Connectnegative(black)clamptovehiclechassisor
engineblockawayfrombattery.Donotconnectcliptocarburetor,fuellines,orsheet-metalbody
parts.Connecttoheavygaugemetalpartoftheframeorengineblock.
 5.Forpositive-groundedvehicle,connectnegative(black)clampfrombatterychargertonegative
(NEG,N,–)ungroundedpostofbattery.Connectpositive(red)clamptovehiclechassisorengine
blockawayfrombattery.Do-notconnectcliptocarburetor,fuellinesorsheet-metalbodyparts.
Connecttoaheavygaugemetalpartoftheframeorengineblock.
Note:
If the clamps are incorrectly connected with regard to polarity, the reverse polarity/fault LED ( ) will light. Unplug the charger; then
remove the clamps. Reconnect the clamps properly.
 6.Whentheunitisproperlyconnectedandcharging,thebatterychargingLED( )willlightyellow
toindicatethebatteryischarging.
 7.WhenthechargingcompleteLED(
)lightsgreen,thebatteryisfullycharged.
Whendisconnectingcharger,disconnectACcord,removeclampfromvehiclechassis,andthen
removeclampfrombatteryterminal.
Charging Using the 12 Volt DC Accessory Plug
 1.Insertthedoublebarreltipofthe12voltDCaccessoryplugcableintothedoublebarreltipofthe
batterychargercable(male-to-femaleandfemale-to-male).Thenplugthebatterycharger’spower
cordintoanACoutlet.ThepowerLEDwilllightbluetoindicatethatthechargerispluggedinand
ready.
 2.Insertthegold-coloredtipofthe12voltDCaccessoryplugintothevehicle’s12voltDCaccessory
outlet.Rotatetheadapterslightlytomakesurethereisgoodcontact.
 3.Whentheunitisproperlyconnectedandcharging,thebatterychargingLED(
)willlightto
indicatethebatteryischarging.
 4.WhenthechargingcompleteLED(
)lights,thebatteryisfullycharged.
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