Harbor Freight Tools 60431 Automobile Battery Charger User Manual


 
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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Charge Meter
display reads
maximum.
Defective battery. Check or replace battery.
No Charge Meter
reading.
1. Battery not connected.
2. No power to charger.
3. Battery cables not making connection.
4. Two-amp charge rate being used.
1. Connect battery to charger. Charge Meter
will have no reading until battery attached.
2. Check power and cable outlet connections.
3. Clean battery cables and reset cable clamps.
4. None, meter will not indicate at this rate.
Charging current
not to full output.
1. Battery is partially charged.
2. Defective battery, will not
hold full charge.
1. Continue charging battery.
2. Check and/or replace battery.
Charge Meter needle
moves up to full
charge, then drops
to zero. Makes
“clicking” noise.
1. Reversed battery connections.
2. Battery is completely dead.
3. Defective battery.
4. Charger is resetting itself
after circuit overload.
5. Circuit breaker is cycling.
1. Double-check connection polarity.
If wrong, shut off charger and correct
cable lead connections.
2. Continue charging battery.
Charger will continue to reset itself until
the battery reaches a chargeable level.
3. Check and/or replace battery.
4. Wait until Charger automatically resets itself.
5. May be the wrong switch position.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Internal parts are not user-serviceable and are not available.