Chicago Electric Battery Charger 47618 User Manual

Universal niCd/niMH  
Fast battery CHarger  
47618  
set Up and Operating instrUCtiOns  
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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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8. Always wear ANSI-approved safety  
goggles during use.  
save tHese  
instrUCtiOns.  
power Cord safety  
9. Do not cover the vents of the Fast  
Battery Charger, place on a hard  
surface.  
10. Keep this Fast Battery Charger out of  
the reach of children.  
1. A short power supply cord is to be  
provided to reduce risks resulting from  
becoming entangled in or tripping  
over a longer cord.  
11. Unplug the Charger from outlet when  
not in use.  
2. Longer extension cords are available  
and may be used if care is exercised  
in their use. Follow all directions when  
using a long extension cord.  
12. Do not operate this Fast Battery Char-  
ger with a damaged cord or plug or  
after any malfunctions. Do not use if  
it has been damaged in any manner.  
3. If a long extension cord is used,  
13. Do not use outdoors.  
a. the marked electrical rating of the  
(detachable power supply cord or)  
extension cord should be at least  
as great as the electrical rating of  
the appliance,  
14. Do not use this Fast Battery Charger  
for other than intended use.  
15. Maintain labels and nameplates.  
These carry important information. If  
unreadable or missing, contact Harbor  
Freight Tools for a replacement.  
b. if the appliance is of the grounded  
type, the extension cord should be  
a grounding type 3-wire cord, and  
16. The warnings, precautions, and  
instructions discussed in this instruc-  
tion manual cannot cover all possible  
conditions and situations that may  
occur. It must be understood by the  
operator that common sense and cau-  
tion are factors which cannot be built  
into this product, but must be supplied  
by the operator.  
c. the longer cord should be arranged  
so that it will not drape over the  
counter top or tabletop where it can  
be pulled on by children or tripped  
over.  
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  
for use. See illustration.  
OperatiOn  
1. Place the Fast Battery Charger on  
a flat, smooth, dry surface near an  
electrical outlet.  
5. Unplug the Fast Battery Charger and  
remove all batteries when not in use.  
Note: When 9V batteries are placed in  
the Charger the green light at the top  
of the Charger will come on. After  
10 Hours for NiCd (110 mAh) and  
15 hours for NiMH (150-160 mAh),  
remove the 9V batteries from the  
Charger. The 9V batteries are now  
ready for use.  
2. Insert 1 to 4, D, C, AA, AAA batteries,  
or 1 to 2 9V batteries in the Battery  
Compartment. DO NOT MIX NiCd  
(NICKEL-CADMIUM) AND NiMH  
(NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE) BAT-  
TERIES.  
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  
remove the 9V batteries from the Bat-  
tery Compartment.  
3. Slide the Battery Type Switch to  
select the correct type of battery. For  
Nickel-Cadmium batteries, set the  
Battery Type Switch to the NiCd posi-  
tion. For Nickel-Metal Hydride batter-  
ies, set the Battery Type Switch to the  
NiMH position. See illustration.  
Note: Unplug and then re-plug the Fast  
Battery Charger each time you re-  
charge the empty batteries, to reset  
the charger.  
record products serial number  
Here:  
4. Plug the Charger into a correct house-  
hold electric outlet. The LED (CH 1,  
CH 2, CH 3 or CH 4) will glow red col-  
or to indicate the proper charging. Af-  
ter the proper charge time is reached  
(5 hours for NiCd and 8 hours for  
Note: If product has no serial number,  
record month and year of purchase  
instead.  
Note: Replacement parts are not avail-  
NiMH, except for 9V of both types,  
and NiMH D Cells), the red lights will  
turn off and the trickle charge is on.  
able for this product.  
trOUblesHOOting  
problem  
possible solution  
The Charge Indicator Light(s) do  
not illuminate when battery(ies) are  
inserted.  
1. Make sure the Power Cord/Plug of the Fast Battery  
Charger is plugged into a working 120 Volt, grounded,  
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.  
SKU 47618  
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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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