BATTERY CHARGER
WITH LCD DISPLAY
65834
SET uP AnD OPERATInG InSTRuCTIOnS
®
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools .
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
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an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
adjustments, changing accesso-
ries, or storing the product.
c.Do not expose this product to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
this product will increase the risk of
electric shock.
c.Store this product out of the reach
of children and do not allow per-
sons unfamiliar with this product
or these instructions to operate
the unit. Electrically powered prod-
ucts are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
d.Do not abuse the Power Cord.
never use the Cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging this prod-
uct. Keep the Cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
d.maintain this product. Check for
breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect this
product’s operation. If damaged,
have the unit repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained products.
e.This product for use indoors only.
f. If operating this product in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
e.use this product and its acces-
sories in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of this
product for operations different from
those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
3. Personal safety
a.Stay alert, watch what you are do-
ing and use common sense when
using this product. Do not use this
product while you are tired or un-
der the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating this product may
result in serious personal injury.
5. Service
a.Have your Battery Charger ser-
viced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the product is maintained.
b.Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
Specific Safety Warnings:
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the Battery Charger. These carry
important safety information. If un-
readable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
4. Product use and care
a.Do not force this product. use the
correct product for your applica-
tion. The correct product will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
during set up and use of the Battery
Charger.
b.Disconnect this product from its
power source before making any
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3. Do not start a vehicle or turn on a
mobile unit when connected to the
Battery Charger.
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
4. When the battery is being charged in
the vehicle, verify that the ignition is
off. Connect the positive (RED with
+) Cable Clamp to the positive (+ or
P) terminal of the battery. Connect
the negative (BLACK with --) to an
unpainted, solid metal portion of the
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-
mented – it prevents sustained elec-
trical shock.
vehicle. Do not connect to the carbu- 12. WARNING: Handling the Power Cord
retor or fuel lines.
on this product will expose you to
lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code §
25249.5, et seq.)
5. Charge in a well ventilated area. Ex-
plosive gases may be produced dur-
ing charging. Do not smoke, cause
sparks, or strike matches near the
battery when charging.
6. Always refer to the user manual of
the battery for charging instructions
and precautions prior to using the
Battery Charger.
13. The warnings, precautions, and in-
structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
7. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
to begin work before turning on the
unit.
8. Do not leave the Battery Charger
unattended when it is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Unplug the Power
Cord from its power source before
leaving.
SAVE THESE
InSTRuCTIOnS.
9. Do not reverse the polarity of the
Cable Clamps or vehicle battery.
10. This product is not a toy. Keep it out
of reach of children.
11. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
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“live” terminal.
(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
GROunDInG
TO PREVEnT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AnD DEATH FROm
InCORRECT GROunDInG
WIRE COnnECTIOn:
3. The tool must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet, properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances. The plug and
outlet should look like those in the
preceding illustration.
Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not
modify the Power Cord Plug
provided with the Battery
Charger. Do not use the
(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
Battery Charger if the Power
Cord or Plug is damaged. If
damaged, have it repaired by
a service facility before use. If
the Plug will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
3-PROnG PLuG & OuTLET
ExTEnSIOn CORDS
Grounded Tools. Tools with
Three Prong Plugs:
1. Grounded tools require a three wire
extension cord.
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Re-
quired” have a three wire cord and
three prong grounding plug. The
plug must be connected to a properly
grounded outlet. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low re-
sistance path to carry electricity away
from the user, reducing the risk of
electric shock.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet
increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using exten-
sion cords with inadequately sized
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and pos-
sible tool damage.
(See Table A.)
3. The smaller the gauge number of the
wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. (See Table A.)
(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
2. The grounding prong in the plug is
connected through the green wire in-
side the cord to the grounding system
in the tool. The green wire in the cord
must be the only wire connected to
the tool’s grounding system and must
never be attached to an electrically
4. When using more than one exten-
sion cord to make up the total length,
make sure each cord contains at
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least the minimum wire size required.
(See Table A.)
PRODuCT SPECIFICATIOnS
120 VAC / 60 Hz
Power Cord: 18 AWG x 3C SVT
Electrical
Power Plug: 3-Prong, Non-Polarized
Requirements
5. If you are using one extension cord
for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum
to determine the required minimum
cord size. (See Table A.)
Output Voltage: 14.4VDC Maximum
Output Current: 6 Amps Maximum
6VDC or 12VDC Lead-Acid Batteries Only.
(3Ah to 48Ah Charger Capacity)
Indoor Use Only
Product
Applications
Three Error Codes Display:
“E01” = Wrong Polarity
6. Make sure the extension cord is prop-
erly wired and in good electrical con-
dition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by
a qualified electrician before using.
“E02” = Disconnected During Charging
“E03” = Damaged Battery or
Not a 6V or 12V Battery
Battery Status Display:
Empty = No Battery/No Connection
One Bar = Battery Connected
Features
Four Bars = Fully Charged
Flashing Bars = Battery Charging
4-Stage Charging Symbol Indicates
2 Amp, 4 Amp, 6 Amp, or Auto
Push Button Starts Charging
Display Shows Charging Voltage
RECOmmEnDED mInImum WIRE
GAuGE FOR ExTEnSIOn CORDS*
(120 VOLT)
ExTEnSIOn CORD
Accessories
Battery Cable Clamps (Qty. 2)
nAmEPLATE
LEnGTH
AmPERES
(at full load)
0 – 2.0
2.1 – 3.4
18
18
18
18
18
14
12
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
18
18
16
14
12
10
-
18
16
14
12
10
-
16
14
12
12
-
unPACKInG
3.5 – 5.0
5.1 – 7.0
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
7.1 – 12.0
12.1 – 16.0
16.1 – 20.0
-
-
-
* Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
TABLE A
SYmBOLOGY
OPERATInG InSTRuCTIOnS
Double Insulated
Read the EnTIRE ImPORTAnT
SAFETY InFORmATIOn section
at the beginning of this manual
before set up or use of this
product.
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Volts Alternating Current
V~
A
TO PREVEnT
SERIOuS InJuRY FROm ACCIDEnTAL
OPERATIOn:
unplug the Battery Charger from its
power source before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
Amperes
No Load Revolutions per Minute
(RPM)
n xxxx/min.
0
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4. Battery Selection: Press “6V or
12V” for the battery type that is to be
charged. (See Figure A.)
Display Features:
1. Power Switch: Press “ON/OFF”
to start charging. Press “ON/OFF”
again to stop charging.
5. LCD Display of Battery: The LCD
will indicate the battery type (6V or
12V) that has been selected. (See
Figure A.)
(See Figure A.)
2. Charging Rate Selection: Press
“AMPS SELECTION” button to set
charging current. (See Figure A.)
6. LCD Display of Voltage: Before
connecting the battery, the LCD will
display “00.0V”. After connecting
the battery, the LCD will display the
battery voltage. During charging, the
LCD will display the charging voltage.
(See Figure A.)
3. LCD Display of Charging Current:
The LCD will indicate charging cur-
rent (2 Amp, 4 Amp, 6 Amp, or Auto)
that has been selected.
(See Figure A.)
BATTERY
SELECTIOn
CHARGInG
SPEED
SELECTIOn
POSITIVE (+)
BATTERY CLAmP
nEGATIVE (--)
BATTERY CLAmP
POWER
SWITCH
LCD DISPLAY
FEATuRInG:
* CHARGInG CuRREnT
*BATTERY TYPE
*BATTERY STATuS
*SOunD ALARm
*VOLTAGE
*ERROR SIGnAL
FIGuRE A
2. If battery is disconnected during
charging, the LCD will display “E02”.
(See Below.)
Error Signals:
1. Under improper polarity, the LCD will
display “E01”. (See Below.)
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3. If the battery is not 6 volt or 12 volt,
or the battery is damaged, the LCD
will display “E03”. (See Below.)
4. If the battery is in the process of
charging, the LCD will display the fol-
lowing: (See Below.)
Battery Status
1. If the battery is not connected, the
LCD will display the following:
(See Below.)
Sound Alarms:
1. A continuous “beep” indicates wrong
polarity, disconnection during charg-
ing, wrong type of battery, dead or
improper battery connection.
2. If the battery is connected, the LCD
will display the following:
(See Below.)
2. A short “beep” occurs each time a
button is pressed.
3. A short “beep” occurs when connect-
ing or disconnecting the battery.
The Charging Process:
1. Remove the battery caps from the
vehicle’s battery to allow any excess
gas to escape and prevent bursting of
the battery.
3. If the battery is fully charged, the LCD
will display the following:
2. Check and top off the battery’s liquid.
(See next illustration.)
3. When the battery being charged is in
the vehicle, verify that the ignition is
off. Connect the positive
(RED with +) Battery Clamp to the
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positive (+ or P) terminal of the bat-
tery. Connect the negative (BLACK
with --) Battery Clamp to an unpaint-
ed, solid metal portion of the vehicle.
Do not connect to the carburetor or
fuel lines.
tery Charger will then turn to the next
charging stage under constant volt-
age.
If “AUTO” is selected, the Battery
Charger starts charging from 2 Amps
until the charging voltage is raised up
to 7.2V volts for a 6 volt battery (mo-
torcycle) or up to 14.4V volts for a 12
volt battery (automobile). The Battery
Charger then turns to the next charg-
ing stage (float charging).
4. After the Battery Clamps are con-
nected, slightly rotate the Clamps to
remove any dirt or oxidation layer to
ensure proper contact.
5. Plug the Power Cord of the Battery
Charger into the nearest 120 volt,
grounded, electrical outlet.
2. Constant voltage stage: The Battery
Charger outputs a constant charging
voltage of 7.2 volts for a 6 volt battery
or 14.4 volts for a 12 volt battery. The
charging current gradually decreases
until it is less than 1 Amp and turns to
the next floating charging stage.
6. To select the charging speed: Press
the “AMPS SELECTION” button for
maximum charging current.
(See Figure A and Below.)
3. Floating charging stage: The battery
is fully charged and ready to use.
The LCD Display shows the battery
signal which indicates the battery is
fully charged. The Battery Charger
outputs a constant safe voltage of 6.8
volts for a 6 volt battery or 13.6 volts
for a 12 volt battery for floating charg-
ing.
Recommended Charging Current
Charging
Current
2 Amp
4 Amp
6 Amp
Battery
Capacity
3 ~ 20 Ah
6 ~ 36 Ah
12 ~ 48 Ah
7. To select the battery voltage: Press
the “BATTERY SELECTION” button
(either 6V or 12V). (See Figure A.)
8. To start the charging process: Press
the “ON/OFF” Power Switch. There
is a short “beep” sound to indicate the
charging has started.
Disconnecting the Battery
Charger and Battery:
(See Figure A.)
1. Once the battery is fully charged, dis-
connect the Power Cord of the Bat-
tery Charger from its electrical outlet.
The Charging Stages:
2. Disconnect the negative (BLACK
with --) Battery Clamp from its un-
painted, solid metal portion of the
vehicle. Then disconnect the positive
(RED with +) Cable Clamp (7) from
the positive (+ or P) terminal of the
battery.
1. The constant charging stage: Press
the “ON/OFF” Power Switch. The
Battery Charger will run under the
charging current selected until the
charging voltage is raised up to 7.2
volts for a 6 volt battery or up to 14.4
volts for a 12 volt battery. The Bat-
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(RED with +) Battery Clamp from the
positive (+ or P) terminal of the bat-
tery.
aclean, soft cloth for best perfor-
mance. Do not use solvents, acid, or
alkali products.
3. Replace the battery caps on the bat- 4. WARnInG! If the Power Cord is
tery.
damaged, it must be replaced only
by a qualified service technician.
mAInTEnAnCE AnD
PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWInG CAREFuLLY
SERVICInG
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE
TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE
TO PREVEnT
SERIOuS InJuRY
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
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.
FROm ACCIDEnTAL
OPERATIOn OR PRODuCT
FAILuRE:
unplug the Power Cord from
its electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal noise,
heat, or vibration occurs have
the problem corrected before
further use.
Inspection, maintenance, and
Cleaning
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the
general condition of the Battery
Charger and its accessories. Check
for cracked or broken parts, damaged
electrical wiring, and any other condi-
tion that may affect its safe operation.
3. AFTER USE, clean the surface of
the Battery Charger periodically with
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TROuBLESHOOTInG
Problem
Display
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
Battery Charger
will not charge.
1. Screen is not
turned on.
1. No AC power input.
1. Check the plug and power source.
The push buttons 1. Screen displays
1. The battery is not connected. 1. Check the battery connections.
do not work.
00.0V.
2. Screen displays
E01.
2. The polarity connection is
wrong.
2. Make sure the polarity is correct.
There is a
continuous
“beep” sound.
1. Screen displays
E02.
1. The battery is disconnected
during charging.
1. Check the battery connection. Then
resume charging.
2. Screen displays
E03.
2. The battery is not 6V or 12V.
2. Make sure battery is 6V or 12V.
3. The battery is too low in
voltage. (6V battery is less
than 5.2V; 12V battery is less
than 10.5V)
3. If the battery is deeply discharged, wait
for a while until it automatically turns back
above 5.2V for a 6V battery or above 10.5V
for a 12V battery.
4. The battery is damaged.
4. If the battery is in low voltage status for a
long time, then it is possibly damaged and
needs to be replaced with a new battery.
Abnormal
situation.
1. No display
on screen, or
abnormal display
on screen.
1. AC power supply is not
stable. Battery has hidden
defect which prevents the
Battery Charger from normal
resetting.
1. Disconnect the power supply, then
reconnect again. If the faulty situation
occurs during charging, try another similar
battery to determine if it is a battery
problem or power supply problem.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing this
product. Disconnect power supply before service.
PARTS LIST
Part #
Description
Upper Housing
Qty. Part #
Description
Sticker
Qty.
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Lower Housing
Socket
1
3
Battery Selection Button
Charging Speed Selection Button
Power Switch
Radiator Board (B)
Rivet
1
4
2
5
Welding Slice
Screw (M3 x 6)
Nut (M3)
1
6
Decorative Board
Screen Cover
1
7
1
8
Label
Screw (M3 x 6)
Nut (M3)
2
9
LCD
2
10
11
12
13
14
15
Back Board
Screw (ST2 x 4)
Screw (ST2 x 4)
Screw (ST3 x 5)
Power Cord
4
Display Feature Circuit Board
Main Function Circuit Board
Key Board Function Circuit Board
Key Board Spring
Radiator Board (A)
4
3
1
Battery Clamp
Screw (ST3 x 30)
2
4
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ASSEmBLY DIAGRAm
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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 prod-
uct 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 ExPRESS-
LY 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 com-
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-
ther 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 re-
paired 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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note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
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