Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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 Table of Contents
Safety.......................................................... 2 Maintenance............................................... 13
Specifications.............................................. 6 Parts List and Diagram............................... 14
Assembly..................................................... 6 Warranty..................................................... 16
Operation..................................................... 8
Safety

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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V
WARNING marking
Volts concerning Risk of Eye Injury.
Wear ANSI‑approved

~ Alternating Current splash‑resistant safety goggles.

A Amperes Read the manual before

set-up and/or use.

CCA Cold Cranking Amps

WARNING marking

RC
concerning Risk of Fire.
Reserve Capacity Follow connection procedure.

Ah Ampere-hours
Maintenance

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – 9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
This manual contains important safety and from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
operating instructions for this battery charger. cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

Safety
2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. 10. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID

by the battery charger manufacturer may result in BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
cord when disconnecting charger. EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these
5. An extension cord should not be used unless
instructions and those published by battery
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
you intend to use in vicinity of battery.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
Review cautionary marking on these

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a. That pins on plug of extension cord products and on engine.
are the same number, size, and shape
as those of plug on charger; 11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
b. That extension cord is properly wired a. Consider having someone close
and in good electrical condition; and enough by to come to your aid when
you work near a lead-acid battery.
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified in Table A. b. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in
case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
Table A: Recommended minimum AWG size
c. Wear complete eye protection and
for extension cords for battery chargers
clothing protection. Avoid touching
AWG size of cord eyes while working near battery.
AC input rating, amperes*
Length of cord, feet d. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing,
Equal to or But less wash immediately with soap and water.
greater than than
25 50 100 150 If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with

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8 10 18 14 12 10 running cold water for at least 10 minutes
and get medical attention immediately.
10 12 16 14 10 8
e. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame
12 14 16 12 10 8
in vicinity of battery or engine.
14 16 16 12 10 8
f. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping
16 18 14 12 8 8 a metal tool onto battery. It might spark
18 20 14 12 8 6 or short-circuit battery or other electrical
* If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in part that may cause explosion.
amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by
g. Remove personal metal items such as rings,
dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating – for example:
1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-
acid battery can produce a short-circuit
6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug current high enough to weld a ring or the
– replace the cord or plug immediately. like to metal, causing a severe burn.
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7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp h. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in only. It is not intended to supply power to a
any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. low voltage electrical system other than in a
starter-motor application. Do not use battery
8. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a charger for charging dry-cell batteries that
qualified serviceman when service or repair are commonly used with home appliances.
is required. Incorrect reassembly may These batteries may burst and cause injury
result in a risk of electric shock or fire. to persons and damage to property.
i. NEVER charge a frozen battery.

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 12. PREPARING TO CHARGE d. Determine which post of battery is
a. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle grounded (connected) to the chassis. If
to charge, always remove grounded terminal negative post is grounded to chassis (as
from battery first. Make sure all accessories in in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post
the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. is grounded to the chassis, see (f).

b. Be sure area around battery is well e. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect

POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger
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ventilated while battery is being charged.

to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post
c. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep of battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor,
corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
d. Add distilled water in each cell until battery f. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect
acid reaches level specified by battery NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger
manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post
without removable cell caps, such as valve of battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor,
regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
g. When disconnecting charger, turn switches
e. Study all battery manufacturer’s to off, disconnect AC cord, and then
specific precautions while charging and remove clip from battery terminal.
recommended rates of charge.
h. See operating instructions for
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f. Determine voltage of battery by referring length of charge information.

to vehicle owner’s manual and make sure
it matches output rating of battery charger. 16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY
If charger has adjustable charge rate, IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE
charge battery initially at lowest rate. BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
13. CHARGER LOCATION
a. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE
a. Locate charger as far away from (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger
battery as DC cables permit. diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
b. Never place charger directly above b. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to
battery being charged; gases from battery POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
will corrode and damage charger.
c. Position yourself and free end of cable
c. Never allow battery acid to drip on as far away from battery as possible
charger when reading electrolyte – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)
specific gravity or filling battery.
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charger clip to free end of cable.

d. Do not operate charger in a closed-in d. Do not face battery when
area or restrict ventilation in any way. making final connection.
e. Do not set a battery on top of charger. e. When disconnecting charger, always do so in
reverse sequence of connecting procedure.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
f. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and
a. Connect and disconnect DC output clips only
charged on shore. To charge it on board requires
after setting any charger switches to “off” position
equipment specially designed for marine use.
and removing AC cord from electric outlet.
Never allow clips to touch each other. 17. Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant
b. Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber
in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d). work gloves whenever connecting,
disconnecting, or working near battery.
15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY Battery acid can cause
IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR permanent blindness.
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BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.

TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: 18. Do not use Start setting to charge
batteries. Use to jump start only.
a. Position AC and DC cables to reduce risk of
damage by hood, door, or moving engine part. 19. Maintain labels and nameplates on the charger.
b. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and These carry important safety information.
other parts that can cause injury to persons. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
c. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger 20. This product is not a toy.
diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post. Keep it out of reach of children.

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21. Unplug the Battery Charger from its 27. Before moving charger, disconnect power supply
electrical outlet before connecting its cables and battery, then allow charger to cool.
to a battery, or performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 28. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
22. Use this Charger with flooded lead‑acid close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
batteries only. When charging a maintenance‑free pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

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battery, always monitor the progress of In addition, people with pacemakers should:
the charge by viewing the Charge Meter. • Avoid operating alone.
Do not overcharge a maintenance-free battery. • Properly maintain and inspect to avoid
electrical shock.
23. Do not attempt to charge non‑rechargeable • Properly ground power cord. Ground Fault Circuit
or defective batteries. Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented
– it prevents sustained electrical shock.
24. Do not charge more than one battery at one time.
29. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
25. Have your charger serviced by a qualified repair
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
person using only identical replacement parts.
cover all possible conditions and situations
This will ensure that the safety of
that may occur. It must be understood by the
the charger is maintained.
operator that common sense and caution are
26. Do not use charger while you are tired or under factors which cannot be built into this product,

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the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. but must be supplied by the operator.
A moment of inattention while operating charger
may result in serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Grounding and AC Power Cord Connection Instructions

Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided
shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord – if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed

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having an equipment-grounding conductor and a by a qualified electrician. Improper connection
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an can result in a risk of an electric shock.
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in CAUTION – Risk of Fire or Electric Shock.
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Connect battery charger directly to grounding
receptacle (three-prong). An adapter should
not be used with battery charger.

Maintenance

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 Specifications

Electrical Rating 120 VAC / 60 Hz / 10 A (40A for boost)

6V 12V
Charge Settings 2 A
2 A
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10A
40 A Boost
40 A Boost
12V, 200A
Starter Settings
5 second maximum with 180 second minimum rest
6'
Battery Cables Red = Positive
Black = Negative
Power Cord 6' 5"

Assembly Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
Assembly

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Unplug the charger, disconnect any battery,

and allow charger to cool completely before assembling or making any adjustments to the charger.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the

following pages, refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 14.

Attach Wheels to Axle

1. Push Cotter Pin (41) through hole on outside left 3. Slide other Wheel onto Axle. Push Cotter
end of Axle (42). Bend ends of Cotter Pin up. Pin through hole on outside right end of
Axle. Bend ends of Cotter Pin up.
Operation

Slide one Wheel (21) onto Axle, against Cotter Pin,

make sure the Hub Cap side is facing out. 4. Slide Wheel against Cotter Pin, make sure
the Hub Cap side is facing out.
2. Push Cotter Pin through hole on Axle next
to Wheel. Bend ends of Cotter Pin up. Push Cotter Pin through hole on Axle next
to Wheel. Bend ends of Cotter Pin up.

5. Snap Hubcaps (22) onto Axle.

1 2 4 3

5
Maintenance

Hubcap Cotter Axle

Pin

Wheel

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Attach Wheel Assembly and Foot
1. Lay Charger down.

2. Attach Wheel Assembly:

a. Align Wheel Assembly between

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slots and screw holes.
b. Slide solid ends of Brackets (43) into slots.
c. Secure Brackets with two Screws (24).

3. Attach Foot (23) with two Screws (24).

Foot

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Screw

Screw
Bracket

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Attach Handle and Cable Storage Pegs
1. Attach Handle (16): 2. Attach Cable Storage Pegs (26)
a. Remove two top screws on each side of Charger. with two Screws (27).

b. Align Handle with mounting holes.

c. Attach Handle with screws.

Handle
Maintenance

Screws

Screws
Screw
Cable
Storage
Pegs
Screw

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 Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:

Safety

Assemble Charger/Starter according to Assembly Instructions before use.

DO NOT PLUG IN CHARGER/STARTER UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO.

Controls
Assembly

1. Function Select Button: Press to e. CURRENT: Comes on when

cycle through below functions: amperage is being displayed.
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a. 6V/12V 2A - Slow Charge. f. STATUS: Comes on when status is

b. 12V 10A - Fast Charge. being displayed. Example: CHARG will
display while battery is charging.
c. 6V/12V 40A Boost - Quick charge.
4. Display Select: Cycles through Voltage,
NOTICE: Read the vehicle operator’s Current and Status displays.
manual before using engine start.
d. 12V 200A Engine Start. 5. Digital Display:
a. XX.XX V: Voltage.
2. Start/Stop - Start or stop function.
b. XX.XX A: Amperage.
3. LED Indicators: c. EF-02: Short circuit.
a. RECONDITIONING: Comes on when d. EF-01: Cables reversed.
Battery is deeply discharged.
e. CHAG: Charging.
b. CABLES REVERSED: Comes on
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when battery Cables are reversed. f. FULL: Charged.

c. MAINTENANCE: Comes on when g. XX S: Cooling countdown.

battery is fully charged. h. EF-03: Reconditioning failed.
d. VOLTAGE: Comes on when i. EF-04: Charge aborted.
voltage is being displayed.

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Preparing to Charge

Use this Charger/Starter only on flooded lead-acid batteries.

Other batteries may be damaged or may overheat, leak, or catch fire.

Safety
DO NOT PLUG IN CHARGER/STARTER UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber work gloves
whenever connecting, disconnecting, or working near battery.
Battery acid can cause permanent blindness.

1. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to 5. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions
charge, always remove grounded terminal from while charging and recommended rates of charge.
battery first. Make sure all accessories in the
vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. 6. Determine voltage of battery by referring to
vehicle owner’s manual and make sure it
2. Make sure area around battery is well matches output rating of battery Charger/Starter.
ventilated while battery is being charged. If Charger/Starter has adjustable charge rate,

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charge battery initially at lowest rate.
3. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep
corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. 7. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and
charged on shore. To charge it on board requires
4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid equipment specially designed for marine use.
reaches level specified by battery manufacturer.
Do not overfill. For a battery without BATTERIES WITH HYDROMETER EYE:
removable cell caps, such as valve Do not depend on hydrometer eye to
regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow determine battery charge level.
manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

Charger/Starter Location
1. Locate Charger/Starter as far away 3. Never allow battery acid to drip on
from battery as DC cables permit. Charger/Starter when reading electrolyte

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specific gravity or filling battery.
2. Never place Charger/Starter directly above
battery being charged; gases from battery 4. Do not operate Charger/Starter in a closed-
will corrode and damage Charger/Starter. in area or restrict ventilation in any way.

5. Do not set a battery on top of Charger/Starter.

Table B: CHARGING RATE/TIME

12V Charge Rate
Battery Size / Rating Charging Time (based on battery at 50% charge)
2 A 10 A 40 A Boost
Small batteries Do not use these rates
6-12 Ah 3 - 6 hr
(Motorcycle, Garden Tractor, etc.) for small batteries.
200-315 CCA 40-60 RC 13 - 20 hr 2-1/2 - 4 hr 1/2 - 3/4 hr
Cars / Trucks 315-550 CCA 60-85 RC 20 - 35 hr 4 - 7 hr 3/4 - 2 hr
Maintenance

550-875 CCA 85-125 RC 35 - 55 hr 7 - 11 hr 2 - 3 hr

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, FIRE, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE: Monitor charging during use.

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 Charging Battery Installed in Vehicle

A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.

TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
Safety

DO NOT PLUG IN CHARGER/STARTER UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber work gloves
whenever connecting, disconnecting, or working near battery.
Battery acid can cause permanent blindness.

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS b. For positive-grounded vehicle:

INJURY: Do not use Start setting to charge • Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery
batteries. Use to jump start only. Charger/Starter to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –)
COLD BATTERIES: Begin charging at lowest rate, ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE
increase rate as battery reaches normal temperature. (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block
DO NOT CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY. away from battery. Do not connect clip
to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal
Assembly

1. Unplug Charger/Starter. body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge

metal part of the frame or engine block.
2. Position AC and DC cables to reduce risk of
damage by hood, door, or moving engine part. 6. Plug Charger/Starter into grounded 120V receptacle.

3. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and 7. Turn Power Switch on.
other parts that can cause injury to persons.
8. Press Function Select Button until desired function
4. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE lights up. Refer to Table B on page 9.
(POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger
diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Do
not use 12V 200A Start function for charging.
5. Determine which battery post is grounded
(connected) to the chassis. If negative post 9. Press Start/Stop button to start function.
is grounded to chassis, see a. If positive 10. When finished, turn Power Switch off, unplug
post is grounded to the chassis, see b.
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power cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis,

a. For negative-grounded vehicle and then remove clip from battery terminal.
(as in most vehicles):
11. After use clean, then store the charger
• Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from indoors out of children’s reach.
battery Charger/Starter to POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
• Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to
vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clip to
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal
body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.
Maintenance

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Charging Battery Outside Vehicle

A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.

TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

Safety
DO NOT PLUG IN CHARGER/STARTER UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber work gloves
whenever connecting, disconnecting, or working near battery.
Battery acid can cause permanent blindness.

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS 5. Plug Charger/Starter into grounded 120V receptacle.

INJURY: Do not use Start setting to charge
batteries. Use to jump start only. 6. Turn Power Switch on.

COLD BATTERIES: Begin charging at lowest rate, 7. Press Function Select Button until desired function
increase rate as battery reaches normal temperature. lights up. Refer to Table B on page 9.
DO NOT CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Do

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1. Unplug Charger/Starter. not use 12V 200A Start function for charging.

2. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 8. Press Start/Stop button to start function.

6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to
9. When finished, turn Power Switch
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
off and unplug power cord.
3. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to
10. When disconnecting Charger/Starter, always
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
do so in reverse sequence of connecting
CAUTION! Do not face battery when procedure and break first connection while
making final connection. as far away from battery as practical.

4. Position yourself and free end of battery 11. After use clean, then store the Charger/
cable as far away from battery as possible – Starter indoors out of children’s reach.
then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger
clip to free end of battery cable.

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Maintenance

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 Engine Starting

A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.

TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
Safety

DO NOT PLUG IN CHARGER/STARTER UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber work gloves
whenever connecting, disconnecting, or working near battery.
Battery acid can cause permanent blindness.

Some vehicles with onboard computers may be damaged from the high-current starting output.
Thoroughly read the vehicle service manual before using this procedure.

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS b. For positive-grounded vehicle:

INJURY: Do not use Start setting to charge • Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery
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batteries. Use to jump start only. Charger/Starter to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –)

Note: During extremely cold weather or when battery ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE
is severely exhausted, charge the battery at 10A for (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block
about five minutes before attempting to start engine. away from battery. Do not connect clip
to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal
1. Unplug Charger/Starter. body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.
2. Make sure setting of Engine Start charge rate
matches the vehicle battery. The emergency 6. Plug Charger/Starter into grounded
starter function should optimally supply at 120V, 20A receptacle.
least 50% of required battery CCA rating.
7. Turn Power Switch on.
3. Position AC and DC cables to reduce risk of
damage by hood, door, or moving engine part. 8. Press Function Select Button until
12V 200A Start lights up.
4. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and
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other parts that can cause injury to persons. 9. Press Start/Stop button to start function.

5. Determine which battery post is grounded 10. Turn ignition key. If engine fails to start,
(connected) to the chassis. If negative post charge battery at 10A for an additional five
is grounded to chassis, see a. If positive minutes before attempting to start again.
post is grounded to the chassis, see b. 11. After the engine starts, press Start/Stop button
a. For negative-grounded vehicle to stop function, then turn Power Switch off.
(as in most vehicles):
12. Unplug power cord, remove clip from vehicle
• Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
battery Charger/Starter to POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. 13. After use clean, then store the charger
• Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to indoors out of children’s reach.
vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clip to
Maintenance

carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal

body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.

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 Maintenance Instructions

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualified technician.

Safety
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Unplug the Charger/Starter, disconnect any battery, and allow
Charger/Starter to cool completely before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs,
have the problem corrected before further use.

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general 2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
condition of the Charger/Starter. Check for: of the tool with clean cloth.
• loose hardware
3. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
• cracked or broken parts Charger/Starter is damaged, it must be
• damaged electrical wiring or cable insulation replaced only by a qualified service technician.

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DO NOT OPEN CHARGER/STARTER HOUSING,
• any other condition that may NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
affect its safe operation.

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Maintenance

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 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
Safety

STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Parts List and Diagram

Parts List

Part Description Qty Part Description Qty

1 Bottom Housing 1 23 Foot 1
Assembly

2 Motor 120VAC/0.5A 1 24 Tapping Screws 4

3 Transformer 1 25 Control Panel 1
4 Front Housing 1 26 Cable Storage Peg 2
5 Front Plate 1 27 Tapping Screws 4
6 Power Switch 1 28 Black Wire 1
7 MCU PCB 1 29 White Wire 1
8 Tapping Screws 5 30 Black Wire 1
9 Power PCB 1 31 Black Wire 1
10 Heat Sink 1 32 Blue Wire 1
11 Back Housing 1 33 White Wire 1
12 Red Positive Cable 1 34 Black Wire 1
13 Power Cord 1 35 Red Wire 1
14 Black Negative Cable 1 36 Nut M4 6
15 Handle Cover 1 37 Circuit Breaker 2
16 Handle 1 38 Copper Connection Strap 3
Operation

17 Bolt M5X16 6 39 Nut M5 5

18 Tapping Screws ST4.2X32 4 40 Bolt M5x12 6
19 Tapping Screws ST4.2X22 22 41 Cotter Pin 4
20 Side Housing 2 42 Axle (not shown) 1
21 Wheel 2 43 Bracket (not shown) 2
22 Hubcap 2
Maintenance

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement parts. Internal parts are not user-serviceable
and are not available. Specify UPC 193175313393 when ordering parts.

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Assembly Diagram

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance

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 Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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