Harbor Freight Tools 90893 user manual

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50 AMP LOAD 50 AMP LOAD
50 AMP LOAD 50 AMP LOAD 50 AMP LOAD
BA BATTER TTERY AND CHARGING Y AND CHARGING
BA BA BATTER TTER TTERY AND CHARGING Y AND CHARGING Y AND CHARGING
SYSTEM TESTER SYSTEM TESTER SYSTEM TESTER
SYSTEM TESTER SYSTEM TESTER
90893
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS Item Description 6 and 12 VDC battery tester with charging Capability system output Load Test Capacity 50 AMPs; 300-500 cold cranking AMPs Display Meter Analog, 0-16 VDC (maximum) 10 seconds per test with 1 minute cool down; Test Cycle up to 3 tests in 5 minutes Battery Cables/Clamps 15"; Copper-plated clamps 1 1 Overall Dimensions 12- / "L x 6- / "W x 3"D 2 4 Features Carrying handle and four rubber feet Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precau

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7. Maintain tools with care. Keep clean. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired. 8. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 9. Maintain labels and nameplates on this tool. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Battery acid may cause severe Freight Tools for a replacement. injury to eyes; always wear ANSI

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6. Reversing Battery Tester Cable Clamps on the battery will damage the tester. 7. Do not connect the Battery Tester to the battery while the battery is being charged. Turn the engine off before connecting. 8. Do not touch the cooling vents on the Battery Tester immediately after testing the battery. They become very hot. UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure that all the parts are included. Refer to the Assembly Diagram, Below. (A) (D) (C) (B) If any parts are missing or broken, please c

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5. Press (and hold) the Toggle Switch (C) for at least 5 seconds to simulate an actual load on the battery. 6. View the Meter Display (D) and read the battery condition. Refer to the “Battery Condition Analysis” section below. 7. Release the Toggle Switch (C) and remove the Cable Clamps from the battery. Testing the Charging System Note: The engine should be at normal operating temperature during this test. 1. Connect the Cable Clamps (A, B) to the battery as previously described. 2. Outside, or

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Testing the Starter Note: The engine should be at normal operating temperature and the battery should be fully charged before doing this test. 1. Connect the Cable Clamps (A, B) to the battery as previously described. 2. Disable the ignition so the engine will not start. (Refer to your vehicle’s manual.) 3. Have an assistant crank the engine. Note the voltage reading during cranking. 3. View the Meter Display (D) and read the voltage. A reading of 9 volts or less indicates excessive current dra