80w pOwER iNVERTER
66944
SET up aNd OpERaTiNg iNSTRucTiONS
This product will power up and
charge:
Electronics,Appliances,Camcorders,
TV’s, DVD Players, Video Game
Consoles and chaRgE Computers
using your vehicle’s battery power.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SaVE ThiS maNual.
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Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual
or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the
express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be
drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly
from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be
included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function.
only plug this device in while the car’s
engine is on.
15. make sure that the unit to be pow-
ered is switched off before being
plugged into this device.
9. do not disassemble. This item has
no replaceable parts. If this product
is damaged and/or does not func-
tion properly, the entire unit must be
replaced.
16. do not use this device if under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication. Read warning labels if
taking prescription medicine to deter-
mine if your judgment or reflexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not use this device.
10. use the right inverter for the job.
Do not attempt to force a small in-
verter or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial inverter. There
are certain applications for which
this inverter was designed. It will do
the job better and more safely at the
rate for which it was intended. Do not
modify this inverter and do not use
this inverter for a purpose for which it
was not intended.
17. Stay alert. Watch what you are do-
ing, use common sense. Do not use
this device if you are tired.
18. an engine must never be run
indoors, in a garage, or any other
sealed structure. Carbon monox-
ide is produced by running en-
gines and is dEadlY in a closed
environment. Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or
nausea. If you have these signs, get
fresh air immediately.
11. do not overload this device. This
device is designed for loads up to 80
Watts at 120 Volts AC only. Check
the wattage of any device before us-
ing this item to power it. Some re-
chargeable appliances may damage
the Power Inverter or the appliance.
When first using a rechargeable
device, check its temperature for the
first 10 minutes. If it becomes abnor-
mally hot, do not use this device with
the Inverter.
19. Store idle equipment. When not in
use, this product must be stored in a
dry location to inhibit rust.
20. waRNiNg: This product contains
or, when used, produces a chemi-
cal known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. (California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et
seq.)
12. This device is designed for use in
12 Vdc, negative ground systems
only.
13. allow adequate ventilation. do not
cover this unit while it is plugged
in. This unit generates heat; without
proper ventilation it may overheat,
potentially causing a fire hazard.
21. 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.
14. leave this device unplugged
whenever the car’s engine is
turned off. To help prevent draining
and perhaps damaging the battery,
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22. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this
instruction sheet cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations
that may occur. it must be under-
stood by the operator that com-
mon sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by
the operator.
cOmpONENTS aNd cONTROlS
Power Inverter
Power
LED
Power
Outlet
SpEciFicaTiONS
Cigarette
Outlet
Adapter
USB
Outlet
Continuous
80 Watts
Power
Figure 1
Input Voltage
12 Volts Nominal DC
Output Voltage 120V/60Hz
Fuse
8A (Tube Type)
OpERaTiNg iNSTRucTiONS
Indicator
Green LED = power on
Read the ENTiRE impORTaNT
SaFETY iNFORmaTiON
section at the beginning of this
document including all text
under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this
product.
Output Wave
Form
Modified Sine Wave
1 - 120V grounded AC
1 - USB 5VDC, 500mA
Outlets
- Overload Shutoff @ 125W
- Low Voltage Shutoff @ 10.5VDC
Features
This product will power up and charge:
1. Have the car engine running before
starting.
Electronics, Appliances, Camcorders,
TV’s, DVD Players, Video Game Consoles
and chaRgE Computers using your
vehicle’s battery power.
2. Plug the Inverter into the cigarette
lighter type socket. The green LED
power indicator will light up.
3. To power a device or appliance:
uNpacKiNg
a. With the device or appliance
switched off, plug it into the Power
Outlet or the USB Outlet on the
Power Inverter.
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon
as possible.
b. Turn on the device and/or appliance.
4. After use, turn off the device, then
unplug it from the Inverter.
5. Unplug the Inverter from the cigarette
lighter type outlet.
Note: The total wattage of all items
plugged into the Power Inverter must
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not use more than 80 watts during
continuous operation, otherwise the
Inverter may overload.
Do not discharge your car battery
more than 10% of its total capacity,
and deep cycle batteries more than a
50% discharged state.
Note: This unit has an automatic shut off
feature if output is over 125 watts or if
input is under 10.5VDC.
maiNTENaNcE
Keep this unit clean and dry. Discon-
nect the unit before cleaning. Clean
only the outside of this unit with a
soft, dry cloth; never clean this unit
with water or harsh cleaners.
caution: Some rechargeable appliances
may damage the Power Inverter
or the appliance. When first using
a rechargeable device, check the
inverter’s temperature for the first 10
minutes. If it becomes abnormally
hot, do not use this device with the
Inverter.
1. Discharge unit before continuing.
caution: It is recommended that the ve-
hicle be running when you first con-
nect the Power Inverter. Thereafter
the engine can be on or off. If you run
the Power Inverter with the engine
off it is recommended that you start
and run the engine every hour for at
least 10 minutes to recharge the bat-
tery. Doing this will help prevent any
unexpected shutdown of the equip-
ment. This will also help ensure that
there will be enough battery power
to start the vehicle. due to the risk
of carbon monoxide inhalation, do
not run the vehicle’s engine within
an enclosed area.
Cigarette
Outlet
Adapter
Fuse
End of Cigarette
Outlet Adapter
Figure 2
2. If the fuse needs replacing:
a. Disconnect the Inverter from the
cigarette lighter type outlet.
b. Unthread the end of the Cigarette
Outlet Adapter, turning the end coun-
terclockwise. The pieces are spring
tensioned, so be careful so the fuse
doesn’t pop out.
You should not use your car battery
to power the Inverter for extended pe-
riods of time with appliances requir-
ing high continuous load levels. The
battery may become drained to the
point that it will not be able to start
your car.
c. Remove the spent fuse and replace
with a new fuse.
d. Replace the end of the Cigarette
Outlet Adapter, pressing the sections
together and threading closed in a
clockwise direction.
Note: Deep cycle (marine and RV) bat-
teries can be charged more times
than a car battery, and are a better
choice for repeated use of the Power
Inverter.
Note: Aside from the fuse, this device
does not contain any user replace-
able parts. If it needs service, take it
to a qualified technician.
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plEaSE REad ThE FOllOwiNg caREFullY
NEITHER THE 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.
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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