Battery Charger/starter 66783 Set up and Operating Instructions Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright© 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
Specifications Input 120 V~, 60 Hz, 2.2 A Output 12 VDC 12 VDC 6 VDC Engine Start - - - - Battery Leads 10* A Power Cord 2* A 10* A 55 A Weight 6’ 7” x 16 AWG E224783 6’ 5” x 18 AWG (3-Prong Grounded Plug) 10 lb. *Amperage is only present when the unit is connected to a battery or in START mode. Important Safeguards Important Safety instructions 1. “SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS” - This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model: 66783. 2.
4. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DANGER - Never alter AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
importance that each time before using your charger, you read this and follow the instructions exactly. b. To reduce the risk of the battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine. 11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS a. Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid, when you work near a lead-acid battery. b.
d. 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, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions. e. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge. f.
connect clip to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block. g. When disconnecting charger disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal. h. See operating instructions for length of charge information. 16. Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle. A spark near battery may cause battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery: a. Check polarity of battery posts.
5. Always unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before connecting its cables to a battery, or performing and inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 6. Keep extension cord off wet ground and away from water. 7. Use this Battery Charger with lead/acid batteries only. When charging a maintenance-free battery, always monitor the progress of the charge by viewing the ammeter. Do not over charge a maintenance-free battery. 8.
Setup About Charging Batteries Batteries draw as much power as they need from the charger. The charger does not force current into the battery. When a battery is close to dead or very low charged, it will want to draw more current. When a dead or low battery is charged, the charger’s ammeter will register at the high end. As the battery charges, the reading will move down toward the low end, resting on zero, when the battery is fully charged. See FIGURE 1 below.
of the battery. If charging a battery mounted in a vehicle, first remove the vehicle’s red cable from the battery; otherwise damage may occur to the vehicle’s electrical system. If in doubt, refer to the vehicle’s service manual. Preparing the Battery 1. 2. If necessary, remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it. When removing the battery, disconnect the grounded battery cable first. Reminder: Turn off vehicle’s engine before removing, replacing, or charging a battery.
. Disconnect charger and unplug the Power Cord (3) from the electrical outlet. 11. Disconnect the Cable Clamps from the battery. Ammeter Readings The ammeter shows how much charging current is drawn from the charger (to the battery). When a dead or low battery is charged the charger’s ammeter will register at the high end. As the battery charges, the reading will move down toward the low end, resting on zero, when the battery is fully charged.
Maintenance WARNING: Unplug the Charger from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Battery Charger. Check for loose screws, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. 2.
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