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6. Connect the clamp to the battery post and twist or
rock back and forthto make a solid connection.
Thiswill help keep the clamps from slipping offthe
posts and causing sparks.
7. Select the charge rate with the Selector Switch then
plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to
begin charging.
8. The charger will not stop when the battery isfully
charged. For this reason itis important to check
charging progress frequently. Overcharging can
damage a battery, you must monitor and unplug
charger when battery isfully charged.
9. When the battery is fully charged, the AMMETER
pointer will fall to about half the charge rate selected.
Forspecific positions, refer to the "Ammeter" section
in "Using your battery charger' on page 6.
10. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
power cord before attempting to disconnect charger
clamps.
11. Standing away from the battery, remove the charger
clamps In this order: (1) from the chassis
connection and, (2) from the battery post or terminal.
12. Clean and store the battery charger ina dry location.
Charging your battery outside the vehicle:
1. Remove the battery from vehicle, making sure to
disconnect grounded terminal fimt with all accessories
and lights turned off inthe vehicle.
2. Check the polarityof the 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 ofthe 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 ofat least 24-inches in length
tothe NEGATIVE battery post. This cable will provide
a safer connection because aming and sparking will
occur away from the battery. (The battery cable is
not provided with the charger, but may be purchased
at most automotive accessory outlets.)
5. Take the other end ofthe 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 final connection.
6. Select the rate of charge with the Selector Switch
then plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet
to begin charging.
7. The charger will not stop when the battery is fully
charged. For this reason it is important to check
charging progress frequently. Overcharging can
damage a battery, you must monitor and unplug
charger when battery is fully charged.
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POSITIVE NEGATIVE
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8. When the battery is fullycharged, the AMMETER
pointer willfall to about half the charge rate
selected. For specific positions, refer to the
"Ammeter" section in "Using your battery charger"
on page 6.
9. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the
charger power cord before attempting to
disconnect charger clamps.
10. Stand away from the battery and remove the
charger leads from the NEGATIVE connection first,
then from the POSITIVE battery post or terminal.
11. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.