Intended use

Your Black & Decker battery charger is designed to charge lead acid batteries. This product is intended for household, consumer use only.

Safety instructions

@Warning! When using mains-powered appli- ances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.General power tool safety warnings

uRead all of this manual carefully before using the appli- ance.

uThe intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recom- mended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

uRetain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appliance.

uDo not immerse the appliance in water.

uUse in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to become wet.

uDo not open body casing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

uThe appliance is not to be used as a toy.

uDo not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

uTo reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket.

Safety of others

uThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ- ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concern- ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

uChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

After use

uWhen not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.

uChildren should not have access to stored appliances.

uWhen the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent movement following sudden changes in speed or direc- tion.

uThe appliance should be protected from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

Inspection and repairs

uBefore use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

uDo not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defec- tive.

uHave any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

uNever attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

@Warning! Never alter the ac cord or plug. If it will not fit, have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician. Improper connection may result in an electric shock.Power cord safety

Specific safety instructions for battery chargers

The following symbols are marked on the appliance:

Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user

must read the instruction manual.

#Warning! This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Read these instructions before use:

uIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

uNever attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

uHave defective cords replaced immediately.

uDo not expose the battery charger to water.

uDo not open the battery charger.

uDo not probe the battery charger.

uNever allow the red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the appliance and/or create a spark/explosion hazard.

@Warning! Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.Additional safety instructions for batteries

uUnder extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.

When you notice liquid on the batteries, carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.

uIn case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below.

@Warning! Battery fluid is a diluted sulphuric acid and may cause personal injury or damage to property. In case of skin contact, immediately rinse with water. If redness, pain or irritation occurs seek medical attention. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with clean water and seek immediate medical attention.

uWhen disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section "Protecting the environment".

uAdd distilled water in each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer.

This helps to purge excess gas from the cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps (maintenance free), carefully follow the manufacturer's charging instructions.

uStudy all the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charg- ing, and the recommended charging rates.

uMake sure that the initial charging rate does not exceed the battery manufacturer's requirement.

@Warning! Risk of explosive gas mixtures. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time, before using your battery charger, you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.

uUse of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black

& Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

uAn extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock, and will void the war- ranty.

Personal safety

uWear complete eye protection and suitable clothing to give protection from contact with battery fluid.

uAvoid touching the eyes while working with a battery. Acid, acid particles or corrosion may get into the eyes.

uRemove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to cause a severe burn.

uBe extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal object onto the battery. This might cause sparks or short circuit the battery or other electrical part, which can cause an explosion.

Preparation before charging

uThe appliance must only be connected to a 12V (6cell) or 6V (3 cell) lead-acid battery. Before charging, confirm that the voltage of the battery is 12V or 6V by referring to the label on the battery or from the information available relating to its application e.g. car user manual.

uThe appliance is capable of maintaining a bettery with a capacity upto 100 Ah.

uDo not use the appliance for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These bat- teries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

@Warning! Explosive gas may be vented from lead acid batteries when charging. Make sure that the area is well ventilated and remove any sources of ignition when conducting charging procedures.

uPosition the battery charger as far away from the battery as the leads will allow. The battery charger contains switches that may create a spark.

uDo not place the battery charger above or stand the bat- tery charger on top of the battery.

uExplosive gases may collect near the ground. Locate the battery charger as high as possible above ground level.

uDo not use power tools in the charging area.

uDo not smoke or have a naked flame in the charging area.

uFollow the instructions for connecting and disconnecting the battery charger leads or battery terminals.

Vehicles may have electrical and electronic systems (e.g. engine management systems, mobile phones) that may be damaged if subjected to high starting voltages and voltage peaks. Before connecting the appliance to the vehicle, read the vehicle's owner's manual to confirm that external charging is allowed.

uFollow these instructions and those published by the bat- tery manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer.

uOnly connect and disconnect the dc output clamps after removing the supply cord from the electric outlet. Never allow clamps to touch each other.

uCheck the polarity of the vehicle battery terminals before connecting the appliance. Always disconnect the negative

(black) cable first: followed by the positive (red) cable.

When charging a battery installed in the circuit follow the manufacturers instructions for accessing the battery and the following:

uDo not charge the battery while the engine is operating.

uBe aware that engine components e.g. the coolant fan may start automatically. Keep hands and body away from engine components and position the battery charger and cables to prevent contact.

uMake sure that the battery charger and the cables are located to prevent damage from closure of doors and engine compartment covers.

uMake sure that the connections can be made without touching the metal body or components adjacent to the battery.

uWhen using this appliance in proximity to the vehicle's battery and engine, stand the appliance on a flat, stable surface and be sure to keep all clamps, cords, clothing and body parts away from moving parts of the vehicle.

uIf it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge or to clean the terminals, make sure that all acces- sories in the vehicle are switched off, so as not to cause a spark.

uTo reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the appliance from any power source before attempting maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls without disconnecting the appliance will not reduce this risk.

Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features.

1.Charge voltage selector switch

2.Charging indicators

3.Battery clamps

4.Ring terminals

5.DC accessory plug

6.In-line connector

Connecting the battery charger

When all the preparations for charging and personal safety have been completed, proceed as follows:

uFor most automotive and similar applications the battery charger may be connected to the battery while it is con- nected to the dc circuit. If this is acceptable follow the instructions given in "Charging a battery installed in the circuit".

uIf the battery must be disconnected from the circuit before charging, follow the instructions given in "Charging a bat- tery disconnected from the circuit".

Warning! A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on-board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

Charging a battery installed in the circuit.

Incorrect connection, battery short circuit, location of battery and location of the battery charger may create a hazard.

Make sure that adequate preparation has been made before proceeding.

Warning! If the battery posts cannot be accessed or the bat- tery charger clamps will contact the bodywork or components adjacent to the battery, the battery must be removed before charging. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to remove the battery.

Check the polarity of the battery posts. A positive (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the negative (NEG, N, -) battery post.

Follow the manufacturers' instructions to remove any insulat- ing covers from the battery posts.

Connect the positive (red) clamp from the battery charger to the positive (POS, P, +) post of the battery.

Connect the negative (black) clamp from the battery charger to the negative (NEG, N, -) post of the battery.

When disconnecting the battery charger from the battery, always:

uSwitch off and unplug the battery charger.

uRemove the negative (black) clamp first.

uRemove the positive (red) clamp last.

uRefit any insulating covers to the battery posts.

Charging a battery disconnected from the circuit.

Warning! Incorrect connection, battery short circuit, location of battery and location of the battery charger may create a hazard. Make sure that adequate preparation has been made before proceeding.

If the battery is not already removed from the circuit, follow the manufacturers' instructions to remove the battery before charging.

Check the polarity of the battery posts. A positive (POS,P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the negative (NEG, N, -) battery post.

Connect the positive (red) clamp from the battery charger to the positive (POS, P, +) post of the battery.

Connect the negative (black) clamp from the battery charger to the negative (NEG, N, -) post of the battery.

When disconnecting the battery charger from the battery, always:

uSwitch off and unplug the battery charger.

uRemove the negative (black) clamp first.

uRemove the positive (red) clamp last.

uRefit any insulating covers to the battery posts.

Use

Connecting the appliance with the battery clamps (fig. A)

Warning! Always disconnect the ac plug from the ac mains socket before connecting or disconnecting the appliance to or from the battery.

Warning! Never connect any of the accessory leads together as this will cause a hazard. The accessory leads should only ever be connected to the in-line connector (6).

uConnect the battery clamps (3) to the battery charger with the in-line connector (6).

uThe appliance's output leads have colour-coded battery clamps (3) (red-positive and black-negative). These connect directly to the corresponding connectors on the battery terminals.

uFollow the steps outlined in "Safety instructions" at the front of this manual.

uInsert the ac plug of the battery charger into an ac mains socket.

Connecting the appliance with the ring terminals (fig. A & B)

Warning! Always disconnect the ac plug from the ac mains socket before connecting or disconnecting the appliance to or from the battery.

Warning! Never connect any of the accessory leads together as this will cause a hazard. The accessory leads should only ever be connected to the in-line connector (6).

uConnect the ring terminals (4) to the battery charger with the in-line connector (6).

uThe output leads have crimped, colour-coded ring terminals (4) (red-positive and black-negative). The ring terminals (4) connect directly to the corresponding con- nectors on the battery terminals.

uRemove the nuts from the bolts of the battery terminal's connectors (fig. B).

uInstall the red ring terminal (4) to the bolt of the positive battery terminal connector and replace the nut.

uInstall the black ring terminal (4) to the bolt of the negative terminal connector and replace the nut.

uInsert the ac plug of the battery charger into an ac mains socket.

Connecting the appliance with the dc accessory plug (fig. A)

Warning! Always disconnect the ac plug from the ac mains socket before connecting or disconnecting the appliance to or from the battery.

Warning! Never connect any of the accessory leads together as this will cause a hazard. The accessory leads should only ever be connected to the in-line connector (6).

uConnect the dc accessory plug (5) to the battery charger with the in-line connector (6).

uInsert the dc accessory plug (5) into the vehicle's dc ac- cessory outlet.

uInsert the ac plug of the battery charger into an ac mains socket.

Charging Indicators

uRed LED (2) - bad connection, the battery is not able to accept charge or a reverse polarity connection has been detected.

uFlashing green LED (2) - good connection and the battery is charging.

uSolid green LED (2) - the battery is fully charged.

When the appliance is properly connected, the yellow LED will illuminate, indicating that the smart circuit is functioning to as- sess the status of the battery. This procedure may take up to 2 minutes if the battery voltage is lower than 12.8 Volts.

The appliance is fully automatic; it will power on when needed and power off when the battery is fully-charged.

The appliance has built-in circuit protection which guards against overcharging or short circuits.

Charging the battery (fig. C)

uSlide the charge voltage selector switch (1) to the 6V or

12V position as required.

uLeave the appliance on.

uMonitor the battery from time to time.

Note: A clicking sound may occur during the charging proc- ess, this is normal.

uWhen the solid green LED is lit, the battery is fully charged.

uRemove the ac plug from the ac mains socket.

uRemove the charging leads from the battery.

Troubleshooting

If the appliance is not charging:

uCheck that the battery charger is properly connected to a live 230 Vac outlet (the LED will illuminate).

uCheck that the correct charging voltage has been selected for the battery being charged.

uIf the voltage of the battery to be charged has fallen below 3.75 Volts, the battery cannot be charged with this battery charger.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper care and regular cleaning of your appliance.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/ cordless appliance/tool:

uDisconnect the ac plug from the ac mains socket.

uRegularly clean the appliance using a soft cloth. For stub- born marks the cloth may be made damp.

uDo not use abrasive cleaners.

uDo not immerse the appliance in water.

environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec- trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.

You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at

the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com

Replacing the fuse in the dc accessory plug (fig. C)

uDisconnect the ac plug from the ac mains socket.

uDisconnect the dc accessory plug from the appliance.

uRemove the plastic cap (7) and centre pin (8) by turning anti-clockwise.

uReplace the fuse with one of the same size and type (5 amp)

uReplace the centre pin (8) and plastic cap (7) by turning clockwise.

Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

uSafely dispose of the old plug.

uConnect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug.

uConnect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.

Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.

Recommended fuse: 3 A.

Protecting the environment

Z Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail- able for separate collection.

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