Universal NiCd/NiMH
Fast battery charger
47618
Set up And Operating Instructions
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written
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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described
herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Power Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 12 W
Power Output 400 mA
Battery Types NiCd & NiMH
Battery Sizes AAA, AA, C, D and 9V
Charging Capacity D, C, AA & AAA - Charge up to FOUR each.
9V - Charge up to TWO each.
Charging Time NiCd Cells: AAA, AA, C, D - 5 Hours E183799
NiCd 9V, 110 mAh: 10 Hours*
NiMH Cells: AAA, AA, C - 8 Hours
NiMH D Cells - 16 Hours^
NiMH 9V, 150-160 mAh: 15 Hours*
*This battery’s charge time needs to be monitored manually.
^This battery needs more than one cycle to fully charge.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Important
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Safeguards
You will need this manual for
the safety warnings and precautions, READ AND UNDERSTAND
assembly, operating, inspection, ALL INSTRUCTIONS
maintenance and cleaning procedures,
parts list and assembly diagram. Keep When using electrical
your invoice with this manual. Write the
invoice number on the inside of the front appliances, basic safety
cover. Write the product’s serial number in precautions should always
the back of the manual near the assembly be followed including the
diagram, or write month and year of
purchase if product has no number. Keep following:
this manual and invoice in a safe and dry 1. CAUTION: Risk of shock! Dry location
place for future reference. use only.
2. Charge ONLY NiCd or NiMH type
rechargeable batteries. Other types
of batteries may burst causing injury
and/or property damage.
3. Do not open housing.
4. Do not overcharge batteries.
5. Do not charge NiCd or NiMH batteries
at the same time.
6. Do not charge damaged batteries.
7. Follow all manual instructions.
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8. Always wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles during use. Save these
9. Do not cover the vents of the Fast
Battery Charger, place on a hard
Instructions.
surface.
Power Cord Safety
10. Keep this Fast Battery Charger out of
1. A short power supply cord is to be
the reach of children.
provided to reduce risks resulting from
11. Unplug the Charger from outlet when becoming entangled in or tripping
not in use. over a longer cord.
12. Do not operate this Fast Battery Char- 2. Longer extension cords are available
ger with a damaged cord or plug or and may be used if care is exercised
after any malfunctions. Do not use if in their use. Follow all directions when
it has been damaged in any manner. using a long extension cord.
13. Do not use outdoors. 3. If a long extension cord is used,
14. Do not use this Fast Battery Charger a. the marked electrical rating of the
for other than intended use. (detachable power supply cord or)
extension cord should be at least
15. Maintain labels and nameplates. as great as the electrical rating of
These carry important information. If the appliance,
unreadable or missing, contact Harbor b. if the appliance is of the grounded
Freight Tools for a replacement. type, the extension cord should be
16. The warnings, precautions, and a grounding type 3-wire cord, and
instructions discussed in this instruc- c. the longer cord should be arranged
tion manual cannot cover all possible so that it will not drape over the
conditions and situations that may counter top or tabletop where it can
occur. It must be understood by the be pulled on by children or tripped
operator that common sense and cau- over.
tion are factors which cannot be built
into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make
sure that the item is intact and undam-
aged. If any problem exists, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
on the cover of this manual as soon as
possible.
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The charged batteries are now ready
Operation
for use. See illustration.
1. Place the Fast Battery Charger on
5. Unplug the Fast Battery Charger and
a flat, smooth, dry surface near an
remove all batteries when not in use.
electrical outlet.
Note: When 9V batteries are placed in
2. Insert 1 to 4, D, C, AA, AAA batteries,
the Charger the green light at the top
or 1 to 2 9V batteries in the Battery
of the Charger will come on. After
Compartment. DO NOT MIX NiCd
10 Hours for NiCd (110 mAh) and
(NICKEL-CADMIUM) AND NiMH
15 hours for NiMH (150-160 mAh),
(NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE) BAT-
remove the 9V batteries from the
TERIES.
Charger. The 9V batteries are now
ready for use.
Note: The charging of 9V batteries is by
manual control. You must observe the
charging time. Periodically check the
condition of the charger and batter-
ies. Do not over charge the batteries.
The green light will stay on until you
3. Slide the Battery Type Switch to remove the 9V batteries from the Bat-
select the correct type of battery. For tery Compartment.
Nickel-Cadmium batteries, set the
Note: Unplug and then re-plug the Fast
Battery Type Switch to the NiCd posi-
Battery Charger each time you re-
tion. For Nickel-Metal Hydride batter-
charge the empty batteries, to reset
ies, set the Battery Type Switch to the
the charger.
NiMH position. See illustration.
4. Plug the Charger into a correct house- Record Product’s Serial Number
hold electric outlet. The LED (CH 1, Here:
CH 2, CH 3 or CH 4) will glow red col- Note: If product has no serial number,
or to indicate the proper charging. Af- record month and year of purchase
ter the proper charge time is reached instead.
(5 hours for NiCd and 8 hours for
NiMH, except for 9V of both types, Note: Replacement parts are not avail-
and NiMH D Cells), the red lights will able for this product.
turn off and the trickle charge is on.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Solution
The Charge Indicator Light(s) do 1. Make sure the Power Cord/Plug of the Fast Battery
not illuminate when battery(ies) are Charger is plugged into a working 120 Volt, grounded,
inserted. electrical outlet.
2. Disconnect the Power Cord/Plug from its electrical outlet.
Check to make sure each battery is inserted properly into
the Battery Compartment.
The Fast Battery Charger and/or the This is normal and should not be cause for concern.
batteries feel warm to the touch.
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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 con-
sequential 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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