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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Charging
1. Ensure that all of the charger components are in
place and in good working condition, including
the plastic boots on the battery clips.
2. Connect the battery following the precautions
listed in sections "FOLLOW THESE STEPS
WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE"
and "FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS
OUTSIDE VEHICLE".
3. Select the appropriate settings for your battery.
4. Connect the A.C. power following the precautions
listed in section "BATTERY CHARGING – A.C.
CONNECTIONS".
5. Turn the charger on. (If necessary)
Using the Engine Start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jump start your
car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on
how to use the ENGINE START feature. WARNING:
Follow all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye protection
and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-
ventilated area. IMPORTANT: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed in the vehicle
could cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
NOTE: If you have charged the battery and it still will
not start your car, do not use the engine start feature,
or it could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
1. Set the charge rate switch and the timer to the OFF
position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the A.C. outlet,
connect the charger to the battery following the
instructions given in Section "FOLLOW THESE STEPS
WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE".
3. Plug the charger A.C. power cord into the A.C.
outlet, and then move the timer switch from OFF to
the HOLD position.
4. With the charger plugged in and connected to the
battery of the vehicle, set the charge rate selector
switch to the engine start position.
5. Crank the engine until it starts or 5 seconds pass.
If the engine does not start, wait 3 minutes before
cranking again. This allows the charger and
battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery
is under 2 volts, charge the battery for 5 minutes
before cranking the engine.
6. If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for
5 more minutes before attempting to crank the
engine again.
7. After the engine starts, move the charge rate
selector switch and timer to the off position and
unplug the A.C. power cord before disconnecting
the battery clips from the vehicle.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry location.
NOTE: If the engine does turn over but never starts,
there is not a problem with the starting system; there
is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP
cranking the engine until the other problem has been
diagnosed and corrected.
General Charging Notes
Fan: It is normal for the fan to be on all the time. Keep
the area near the charger clear of obstructions to allow
the fan to operate efficiently.
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