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sparking occur, it will be at a distance
from the battery. NOTE: The battery
cable is not provided with the charger,
but may be purchased at most
automotive stores.
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM
Figure A
pointer will failto about halfthe charge
rate selected. For specific positions,
refer tothe "Ammeter" section in
"Using Your Battery Charger" on
page 6.
10.
When the battery isfully charged,
first unplug the charger power cord.
Then, standing away from the
battery, remove the charger clamp
from the chassis first, then from the
battery post.
11. Clean and store the battery charger in
a dry location.
Charging your battery
outside the vehicle:
1. Remove the battery frem vehicle,
making sure todisconnect grounded
terminal first with all accessories and
lightsturned 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
post than the negative one.
3. Connect the red (POSITIVE) charger
clamp to the POSITIVE post of the
battery. Be sure to rock the clip back
and forth to make a solid connection.
4. Attach a 6-gauge (AWG) or a 4-gauge
(SAE) insulated battery cable at least
24-inches long to the NEGATIVE
battery post. This cable will provide a
safer connection, if arcing and
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10.
11.
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 of
the 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 connection.
For automatic charging, select
AUTOMATIC REGULARor
AUTOMATIC DEEP CYCLE
depending on the type of battery, then
select a charge rate. The charger will
quit when the battery is fully charged
and will restart ifthe battery voltage
drops too low.
For manual charging, select MANUAL
as a charge type, then select a charge
rate. The charger will not stop
charging when the battery isfully
charged; you must monitor and
unplug charger when battery is fully
charged. Avoid over charging;
monitorthe AMM ETER frequently
when inthe manual mode.
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
When the battery is fully charged inthe
MAN UAL mode, the AMMETE Rpointer
will fall to about half the charge rate
selected. For specific positions, refer
to the "Ammeter" section in "Using
Your Battery Charger" on page 7.
When the battery is fully charged,
unplug the charger power cord before
attempting to disconnect charger
clamps.
Standing away from the battery,
remove the negative lead from the
insulated cable connected to the
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