Thunderbolt Magnum 95017 Installation manual

NiCd / NiMH
BATTERY CHARGER
Model 95017
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual
and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
In this manual, on the labeling, and
all other information provided with
this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates a
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with
the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the
safety alert symbol, is
used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
The warnings and cautions
discussed in this 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.
When using battery chargers, safety
precautions should always be
followed including the following:
WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well1. lit. Cluttered and dark work areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate battery chargers in2. explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases, or dust.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert.1. Watch what you are
doing, and use common sense when
operating a battery charger. Do not
use the Battery Charger while tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
WearANSI-approved safety impact2. goggles when using this product.

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BATTERY CHARGER USE AND
CARE
Do not force the Battery Charger.1. Use
the correct product for your application.
The correct product will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of2. reach of children.
Maintain the Battery Charger with
3. care. Keep this product clean. Do not
use damaged battery chargers. Tag
damaged battery chargers “Do not use”
until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of
4. moving parts, loose or broken parts,
and any other condition that may
affect the Battery Charger’s operation.
If damaged, have the Charger serviced
before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained battery
chargers.
Use only accessories that are5. recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one product may become
hazardous when used on another
product.
SERVICE
Product service must be performed1.
only by qualied service technician.
Service or maintenance performed by
unqualied personnel could result in a
risk of injury.
Do not open this charger’s housing.2. Replacement parts are not available
for this charger.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on1. the Battery Charger. These carry
important information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for
a replacement.
Use as intended only.2.
Store idle battery chargers.3. When not
in use, store the Battery Charger in a
clean, dry, safe location out of reach of
children.
Use this battery charger indoors only.4. Do not expose this product to rain.
Use only size D, C, AA, AAA, and 95. volt rechargeable (NiCD or NiMH)
batteries with this product. Other
types of batteries may explode.
Do not use the Battery Charger if6. it has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or immersed in liquid.
Do not handle the Charger Unit or its7. Power Cord and Plug with wet hands.
Do not plug the Charger into an electrical
outlet while standing on a wet or damp
surface.
Do not unplug the Battery Charger by8. pulling on its Power Cord. Do not pull
or carry the Charger by its Power Cord.
Keep the Power Cord away from sharp
corners or edges. Disconnect the
Power Cord from its electrical outlet
only by grasping and pulling on the
Power Cord’s Plug.
Battery leakage may occur under9. extreme usage or temperature
conditions. If battery uid comes
in contact with skin, wash with soap
and water and rinse with lemon juice
and vinegar. If the uid comes into
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several minutes and contact a physician
immediately.
Do not burn a battery, as it can10.
explode in a re. Contact local solid
waste authorities for instructions on
correct disposal of a battery.
Do not charge a leaking battery.11.
Do not charge batteries longer than12. the recommended charge time.
Overcharging batteries may cause
damage to the Battery Charger and/or
batteries. See page 6 of this manual for
specic battery charge times.
People with pacemakers should
13. consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity
to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure.
14. The battery charger gets hot
during use. The charger’s
heat can build up to unsafe
levels and create a re hazard
if it does not receive adequate
ventilation, due to an electrical fault, or if
it is used in a hot environment.
Do not place the charger on a ammable
surface. Do not obstruct any vents on
the charger. Especially avoid placing
the charger on carpets and rugs; they
are not only ammable, but they also
obstruct vents under the charger.
Place the charger on a stable, solid,
nonammable surface (such as a stable
metal workbench or concrete oor) at
least 1 foot away from all ammable
objects, such as drapes or walls. Keep a
re extinguisher and a smoke detector in
the area. Frequently monitor the charger
and battery while charging.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this15. product will expose you to lead, a
chemical 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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GROUNDING
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE
CONNECTION:
Check with a qualied electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the power cord
plug provided with the battery
charger. Do not use the battery
charger if the power cord or plug
is damaged. If damaged, have it
repaired by a service facility
before use. If the plug will not t
the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualied
electrician.
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug
This battery charger does not require1. grounding.
This battery charger may be used in
2. either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the
preceding illustration.
(See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)
Extension Cords
Note: Extension cords should not be used
with this item.
Symbology
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz
Power Cord 18AWG x 2C / 6’
Battery Charging
Types D, C, AA, AAA, 9V (NiCd & NiMH Rechargeable
Batteries Only - Not Included)
Automatic Charger
Shut-Off NO. Charger Must Be Manually Shut-Off toAvoid Damage to
Charger & Batteries
Operating
Temperature 32 – 104° F
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure the charger
is undamaged. If any parts are missing or
broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at
1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
BATTERY CHARGE TIMES
IMPORTANT! This Charger DOES
NOT feature an automatic shut-off
mechanism, meaning you must
unplug the Charger at the end of
the recommended charge time for
each specic battery. Do not charge
batteries longer than the recommended
charge time. Overcharging batteries
may damage to the Charger and/or
batteries.
Battery Size Battery Type Charge Time
DNiMH, 2500 mAh 12 hr.
C NiMH, 1800 mAh 9 hr.
AA NiCd, 1000 mAh 4 hr. 45 min.
NiMH, 1500 mAh 7 hr.
AAA NiCd, 300 mAh 1 hr. 30 min.
NiMH, 600 mAh 3 hr.
9V NiMH, 200 mAh 10 hr.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9V Output
LED Indicators (AAA-AA-C-D-9V)
Positive
Negative
1. Insert the battery(ies) into the Battery
Compartment, making sure the correct
end of each battery is inserted into
the correct pole (+or –) and correct
channel as indicated within the Battery
Compartment.
9V
AAA-AA-
C-D
2. Plug the unit’s Power Cord/Plug into the
nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical
outlet. The LED’s above the connected
battery(ies) will light up.
Note: The LED will light red when the battery
starts charging.
Note: If the LED does not light up, unplug
the Charger and check to make sure the
battery is inserted properly.
Charge each battery for the3. recommended length of time. Then,
unplug the Battery Charger from its
electrical outlet and remove the battery.
REV 10d; 10f

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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE,
AND CLEANING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY:
Unplug the charger from its
electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise occurs or
damage is noted, have the
problem corrected before further
use.
Before each use,1. inspect the general
condition of the Battery Charger.
Check for loose hardware, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wiring,
and any other condition that may affect
its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. wipe external surfaces of
the charger with clean cloth.
Do not immerse the Battery Charger
in liquids or open the housing.
When storing:3. Completely empty the
Battery Charger of batteries. Store the
Battery Charger in a safe, dry, clean
location out of reach of children and
other unauthorized people.
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of
this charger is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualied service
technician.
Note: Replacement parts are not available
for this product. Do not open the
charger’s housing.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The LED’s do not
illuminate when
batteries are inserted.
Plug the Power Cord1. into a working, 120 volt,
grounded, electrical outlet.
Disconnect the Power Cord2. from its electrical outlet.
Check to make sure each
battery is inserted properly
in the Battery Compartment.
The Charger and
batteries feel warm to
the touch.
This is normal, and is no cause
for concern.
REV 10f

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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 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 veries 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 specic legal
rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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