Using the engine start feature
Your battery charger can be used to | 5. | Crank the engine for no more than 5 seconds. If | |
car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions when |
| it does not start, wait 4 minutes. (The display will | |
using the ENGINE START feature. |
| show WAIT during this time and RDY when the | |
1. | Set the POWER switch to the OFF position. Then |
| time is up.) |
| follow the instructions for connecting the charger | 6. | During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is |
| to the battery and power source in the section |
| severely exhausted, charge the battery for about 5 |
| “Charging a battery in the vehicle.” |
| minutes before cranking the engine. |
2. | Set the BATTERY switch to 6V or 12V to match | 7. | If the engine still does not start, charge the battery |
| the battery’s voltage. |
| for five more minutes before cranking it again for |
3. | Set the POWER switch to the ON position. The |
| three seconds. |
| METER display will show MAN (manual mode). | 8. | After the engine starts, unplug the charger power |
4. | Touch RESET, MANUAL and ENGINE START |
| cord from the outlet. Then move the POWER |
| PADS in that order. Wait for the display to show |
| switch to the OFF position before disconnecting |
| RDY. The charger is now ready to have the |
| the battery leads. |
| engine cranked. |
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Maintenance and care
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
1.Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
2.Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. The cords can be wrapped around the handle of the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
3.Occasional cleaning of the case with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corro- sion.
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