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AUTOMATIC
BATTERY CHARGER
93781
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INjURY ,
REAd ANd UNdERSTANd ALL WARNINGS
ANd INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model______________ Serial No.____________ Purchase date_______________ SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly. Technical Specifications Input Voltage: 115V Output Voltage: 13.5V Charging Current: 1.1 Amps Battery Cables: 6 Foot long Overall
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5. double insulated products are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. 6. Avoid body contact
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SERVICE (Cont’d) 17. When servicing the Battery Charger, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. 18. Always unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 19. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical e
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dOUBLE INSULATEd APPLIANCES: APPLIANCES WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS Note: The Battery Charger has a Two Prong Plug. 1. Appliances marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.) 2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt out
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RECOMMENdEd MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORdS* NAMEPLATE AMPERES EXTENSION CORd LENGTH (At Full Load) 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 0 - 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 - 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 3.5 - 5.0 18 18 16 14 12 5.1 - 7.0 18 16 14 12 12 Specific Safety Rules for the Battery Charger 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Battery Charger. These carry important information. If the labels are unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for replacement. 2. Always place t
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3. Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. Avoid touching eyes while working near a lead-acid battery. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the eyes, immediately flood eyes with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately. 4. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery or vehicle engine. 5
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4. do not operate the Battery Charger in a closed-in area, or restrict ventilation in any way. 5. do not set a battery on top of the Battery Charger. DC Connection Precautions: 1. Connect and disconnect dC output clamps only after removing the AC power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. Never allow the dC output clamps to touch each other. 3. Attach the dC output clamps to the battery posts and twist or rock the clamps back and forth several times to make a good connection. This helps keep
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WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. Unpacking When unpacking the Automatic Battery Charger, check to make sure parts on page 11 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1-800-444-3353. Op
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Note: The monitoring voltage of the Battery Charger is 10.5V; if the voltage is below 10.5V, the Battery Charger will not work. A battery must be properly connected to the charger to allow it to work. For best results, the capacity of the battery should be below 24 Ah. Operation (cont’d) 1. Place the Battery Charger on a stable, flat surface. 2. Connect the Red Charging Clamp (15) to the positive (+) terminal of the battery (if the Negative [–] post is grounded to the chassis, as in most
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Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning 1. Before each use inspect the general condition of the Battery Charger. Check for cracked or broken parts, damaged power cords, clamps, and any other condition that may affect the safe operation of the Battery Charger. 2. With a dry cloth, remove any oil and residue from the Battery Charger after each use. Do not clean with flammable or corrosive liquids. 3. Store in a secure, safe and dry location. Store in a location that can be locked and that is
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Parts List Part # description Quantity Part # description Quantity 1 Front Housing Cover 1 11 Transformer 1 2 Back Housing Cover 1 12 Main Circuit Board 1 3 Handle Top Cover 1 13 Indication Light 4 Handle Bottom Cover 1 Circuit Board 1 5 Handle Sleeve 1 14 Input Power Cord 1 6 PVC Base 1 15 Charging Clamp 2 7 Storage Posts 2 16 Tap Screw 2.5 X 10 2 8 Cable Clip 1 1 17 Tap Screw 3 X 12 9 9 Cable Clip 2 1 Assembly diagram Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustrat
