Follow these steps when the battery is installed in a vehicle. A spark near the battery may cause an explosion.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
1.Position AC and DC cords away from hood, door, or moving engine parts.
2.Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
3.Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
4.Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see 5. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see 6.
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7.When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.
8.Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.
9.See operating instructions for length of charge information.
Follow these steps when the battery has been removed from a vehicle. A spark near the battery may cause an explosion.
1.Check polarity of battery posts. Positive post (marked POS,P, +) usually has a larger diameter than the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N,
2.Attach a
3.Connect the Positive (RED) battery clamp to the Positive battery post (marked POS, P, + or red).
4.Stand as far back from the battery as possible, and do not face battery when making final connection.
5.Carefully connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable connected to the negative terminal.
6.Set the charge rate to appropriate setting according to battery size.
7.When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
Note: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use. This unit is NOT designed for such use.
•Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Take to a qualified technician for replacement of worn or defective parts immediately.
•Read and Understand This Instruction Manual Before Using This Unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 40 AMP SMART™ BATTERY CHARGER MODEL BC40EB.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY:
•Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use with this unit. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Black & Decker® 40 Amp Smart™ Battery Charger. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. This battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 40 amps, and low charge rate of 4 amps and 110 amps of engine starting power.
Smart™ Battery Chargers feature
Stage One — Rapid Start Charge at 40 amps delivers maximum charging amperage to “wake up” any serviceable 12 volt battery and allows for quick engine starting. When battery reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage, the charger will automatically signal a "beep" and move into Stage 2 of the charging process.
Stage Two — Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant, safe, predetermined voltage. During this phase, the charging voltage remains constant, while the actual charging current is reduced
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