Black & Decker BC40EB manual

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    40 AMP SMAR T ™ FULL Y A UT OMA TIC B A TTER Y CHARGER INSTR UCTION MANU AL Thank you for choosing Black & Decker! Go to www .BlackandDecker .com/NewOwner to register your new product Catalog Number BC40EB BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL 1-800-544-6986 BEFORE Y OU CALL, HA VE THE CA T ALOG No, AND D A TE CODE A V AILA[...]

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    1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury . • AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS: Don’t use appliances in damp or wet location[...]

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    2 SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may re[...]

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    3 and/or severe burns. Be aware of first aid procedures in case of accidental contact with battery acid. • Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin. • If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately . • Never smok[...]

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    4 Follow these steps when the battery is installed in a vehicle. A spark near the batter y may cause an explosion. CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTERY : 1. Position AC and DC cords away from hood, door , or moving engine parts. 2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons. 3. Check [...]

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    5 to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer . At the end of Stage 2, the charger will automatically move into Stage 3 charge mode. Stage Three — T op-Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe, effective battery charge. At the end of Stage 3, the[...]

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    6 4/10/20/40A AMP (Charge Rate Selector) (Step 2) allows the user to select the charge rate based on battery size. This selection and the actual batter y charge rate are monitored by the microprocessor . The charger will stop charging if the rate is too fast or too slow for the battery size or condition. 110 AMP Engine Start places the charger in a[...]

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    7 Charge Rate Selection After charger clamps are correctly connected, plug the charger into a 120 volt AC outlet and the charger will show “000” on the Digital Display , indicating power has been applied. Select the proper charge current rate based on battery size. Press the 4/10/20/40 AMP button and the charger will begin charging at 4 amps. P[...]

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    8 WARNING: BURST HAZARD: • NEVER EQUALIZE A GEL OR AGM BA TTERY, these may burst and cause SERIOUS INJURY and property damage. • Remove or disconnect the vehicle’ s batter y when equalizing. The frequency which the equalization process needs to be run depends on the use of the battery . The more the battery is used, the more undercharged it b[...]

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    9 Remove or disconnect the vehicle’ s batter y when reconditioning. 1. Make sure the charger is in initiation state with a circulating pattern on the display or in charge OFF mode with “000” on the display . If not, press 4/10/20/40 AMP button repeatedly until “000” shows on the display . 2. Press the Battery Recondition button to start t[...]

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    10 F01 — Internal Shorted Cell Battery If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell, the F01 will show. W e recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation. F02 — Bad Battery Connection or Batter y Voltage T oo Low to Accept Charge When F02 appears, the most common cause is poor connection to b[...]

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    11 Accessories Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or authorized service center . If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-544-6986. WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous SER VICE INFORMA TION All Black & Decker Service [...]