Thunderbolt Magnum 62538 Assembly instructions

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Product Specifications
Power Input 110-127 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W
Power Output C/D – 4 x 1.4VDC, 440mA
AA – 4 x 1.4VDC, 360mA
AAA – 4 x 1.4VDC, 140mA
9V – 2 x 9VDC, 30mA
Compatible Batteries NiMH type, AAA, AA, C, D and 9V
Charging Capacity D, C, AA & AAA - Charge up to FOUR each.
9V - Charge up to TWO each.
Charging Cycle A setting: 5 Hours
B setting: 8 Hours
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
1. CAUTION: Risk of shock!
Dry location use only.
2. Charge ONLY NiMH type
rechargeable batteries. Other types
of batteries may burst causing
injury and/or property damage.
3. Do not open housing.
4. Do not overcharge batteries.
5. Do not charge damaged batteries.
6. Follow all manual instructions.
7. Always wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles during use.
8. Do not cover the vents of the Battery
Charger, place on a hard surface.
9. Keep this Battery Charger out
of the reach of children.
10. Unplug the Charger from
outlet when not in use.
11. Do not operate this Battery Charger
with a damaged cord or plug or after
any malfunctions. Do not use if it has
been damaged in any manner.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not use this Battery Charger
for other than intended use.
14. Do not connect batteries backwards,
it may damage the charger.
15. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference
or pacemaker failure.
16. WARNING: The cord of this product
contains lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP), chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
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18. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must
be supplied by the operator.
Power Cord Safety
1. A short power supply cord is to be
provided to reduce risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
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.
3. If a long extension cord is used,
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,
b. if the appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be
a grounding type 3-wire cord, and
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Operation
1. Place the Battery Charger
on a flat, smooth, dry surface
near an electrical outlet.
2. Turn the Switch to the
desired charge cycle.
Setting A B
Cycle Time 5 Hours 8 Hours
Battery Capacity C/D: 1600mAh C/D: 3000mAh
AA: 1300mAh AA: 2500mAh
AAA: 500mAh AAA: 1000mAh
9V: 120mAh 9V: 120mAh
4. Insert 1 to 4, D, C, AA, AAA batteries,
or 1 to 2 9V batteries in the Battery
Compartment. DO NOT CHARGE NiCd
(NICKEL-CADMIUM) BATTERIES.
Notice: Do not connect
batteries backwards, it may
damage the charger.
5. Plug the Charger into a correct
household electric outlet. The LED
(CH 1, CH 2, CH 3 or CH 4) will
glow red color to indicate the proper
charging. After the proper charge time is
reached, the red lights will turn off and
the trickle charge is on. The charged
batteries are now ready for use.
6. Unplug the 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.
Note: Unplug and then re-plug the Battery
Charger each time you recharge the
empty batteries to reset the charger.

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Note: Replacement parts are not available 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 Battery Charger is
plugged into a working 120 Volt, grounded, electrical outlet.
2. Disconnect the Power Cord/Plug from its electrical outlet.
Make sure each battery is inserted properly into the Battery
Compartment.
The Battery Charger and/or the
batteries feel warm to the touch.
This is normal and should not be cause for concern.
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 consequential 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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