M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger
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Follow these steps when battery is outside the vehicle:
A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery.
1. Check polarity of battery posts. A positive (pos, +) battery post may have larger diameter
than a negative (neg, -) post.
2. Attach at least a 1.8m long 0.75mm insulated battery output cable from the charger to
the negative (neg, -) battery post.
3. Connect the positive (red) clip from the battery charger to the positive (pos, + ) post of
battery.
4. Position yourself and the free end of the cable as far away from battery as possible, then
connect the negative (black) clip from the battery charger to free end of cable.
5. Do not face battery when making nal connection.
6. Connect charger AC supply cord to a mains electric outlet.
7. When disconnecting the charger, always do so in sequence of connecting procedure and
break rst connection while standing as far away from battery as practical.
NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on a boat
requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMATIC OPERATION - Your new battery charger is completely automatic and can be left
plugged into mains power. The charger output depends on the condition of the battery it is
charging. When the battery is fully charged, the display will indicate “good” and show battery
level at 100%. The charger will switch itself to a storage charge mode. It will automatically
monitor and maintain the battery at full charge.
CABLE CONNECTIONS - Your new battery charger is equipped with two output leads, a
red positive lead, and a black negative clip lead. Plus an eyelet lead suitable for permanent
connection to battery terminals. Always connect or disconnect the output leads before
plugging into AC power.
For all battery types: Connect the red positive (+) lead to the positive terminal of the battery.
Connect the black negative (-) lead to the negative terminal of the battery.
Note: If the charger is left connected to a lead acid battery for long periods of time, check
water levels periodically as directed by the battery manufacturer to ensure electrolyte is
maintained at a proper level.
ATTENTION: THE BATTERY CHARGER HAS SPARK FREE, POLARITY & SHORT CIRCUIT
PROTECTION BUILT IN. HOWEVER AS GOOD PRACTICE NEVER ALLOW THE TWO CLIPS
TOUCH EACH OTHER. CHARGE ONLY ONE BATTERY AT A TIME.
8. Connect charger AC supply cord to a mains electric outlet.
9. When disconnecting the charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis,
and then remove clip from battery terminal.
