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WARNINGI Use this charger only on flooded lead-acid batteries. Other batteries may be
damaged or may overheat, leak, or catch fire.
DO NOT PLUG THIS CHARGER IN UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO
SO IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES OF THIS MANUAL.
Preparing the Battery
1.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.
2.If necessary, add distilled water to the battery cells before charging. Read and follow the
battery manufacturer's instruction manual. Never add water to a battery while attached to a
charger, or in close proximity to the charger. Do not overfill. .
3. Clean battery terminals.
4. Check the battery manufacturer's instructions on whether or not to have the cell caps on when
charging. If not stated, leave the cell caps on.
CHARGING BATTERIES
Caution: Do not overcharge maintenance-free batteries.
1. Place the Battery Charger and battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Determine the voltage of the battery from the battery labels.
3. Push the Select Setting switch to the desired battery voltage and mode.
4If charging a battery while in a vehicle, leave the hood open and do not leave the charger
unattended. Separate the charger and battery as much as possible.
5. With the Battery Charger unplugged, connect the positive (red) Cable Clamp (1) to the
positive terminal 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.
6. Connect the negative (black) Cable Clamp (2) to the negative terminal of the battery.
7. Plug the Power Cord (3) into the electrical outlet.
Note: If the yellow LED is lit, the cables are connected to the wrong battery terminals. If this
happens, immediately unplug the charger and switch the connections.
8. For a quick charge assist to enable starting the engine, charge for 5 to 10 minutes.
WARNINGI Do not leave a battery unattended while charging.
9. For a full charge, leave the Battery Charger running. See below for a description of the
charge modes. :
A.12 V /10AOR 12 V /2A MODE: When the battery begins to charge the charge LED lit.
B.6 V /10A MODE: The Battery Charger will supply current to the battery at a constant rate. To
prevent damage to the battery, it must be promptly disconnected when charging is complete.
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