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6. Connecttheclamptothebatterypostandtwistor
rockbackendforth to make a solid connection.
This will help keep the clamps from slipping offthe
posts and causing sparks.
7. Select the charge rate with the Selector Switch then
plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to
begin charging.
8. The charger will not stop when the battery is fully
charged. For this reason itis Importsnt to check
charging progress frequently. Overcharging can
damage a battery, you must monitor and unplug
charger when battery is fully charged.
9. When the battery isfully charged, the AMMETER
pointer will fall to about half the charge rate
selected. Forspecific positions, refer to the
"Ammeter" section in "Using your battery charger"
on a page 6.
10. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the
charger power cord before attempting to disconnect
charger clamps.
11. Standing away from the battery, remove the charger
clamps In this order: (1) from the chassis
connection and, (2) from the battery post or terminal.
12. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.
Charging your battery outside the vehicle:
1. Remove the battery from vehicle, making sure to
disconnect grounded terminal firstwith all
accessories and lights turned off inthe vehicle.
2. Check the polarity ofthe battery posts as indicated
on the battery case: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -).
NOTE: On top-post batteries, the positive battery
terminal usually has a larger diameter than the
negative one.
3. Connectthe red (POSITIVE) chargerclamptothe
POSITIVE post ofthe battery. Besureto rock the
clip back and forth to make a solid connection.
4. Attach a 6-gauge (AWG) ora 4-gauge (SAE)
insulated battery cable of at least 24-inches in
length to the NEGATIVE battery post. This cable
will provide a safer connection because aming and
sparking will occur away from the battery. (The
battery cable is not provided with the charger, but
may be purchased at most automotive accessory
oUtlets.)
5. Take the other end of the 6-gauge (AWG) or a
4-gauge (SAE)insulated 24-inch cable and,
standing as far away from the battery as possible,
connect the black (NEGATIVE) lead ofthe charger
to the free end of the cable. Rock the clamp to
make a solid connection.
IMPORTANT: Wear safety glasses and face away
from the battery while making this final connection.
6. Select the rate of charge with the Selector Switch
end plug the power cord intoa grounded AC outlet
to begin charging.
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NEGATIVE
BATTERY CHARGER
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CABLE
CORD
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POWER
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7. The charger will not stop when the battery is fully
charged. Forthis reason itis important to check
charging progress frequently. Overcharging can
damage a battery, you must monitor and unplug
charger when battery is fully charged.
8. When the battery is fully charged, the AMMETER
pointer will fall to about half the charge rate
selected. For specific positions, refer tothe
"Ammeter" section in "Using your battery charger"
on page 6.
9. When the battery isfully charged, unplug the
charger power cord before attempting to
disconnect charger clamps.
10. Stand away from the battery and remove the
charger leeds from the NEGATIVE connection first,
then from the POSITIVE battery post or terminal.
11. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.