Page 2 - FIGURE 1
2 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY 1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 3. Wear complete eye protection and cloth...
Page 3 - MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
3 PREPARING TO CHARGE 1. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner's manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. 2. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove grounded terminal from battery fi...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES; FIGURE 2; CHARGER CONTROLS
4 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Husky® Model HSK074HD 2/10/55 Battery Charger. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. Please read all safety warnings and cautions, and this entire User's Manual, before using this device. The manual should then...
Page 5 - AMMETER AND INDICATORS; FIGURE 5A
5 CHARGE RATE SELECTOR SWITCH FIGURE 3 • The sliding selector switch on the front panel of the charger offers two Charge Rates for charging various types of batteries and a Start position to assist starting engines. • Select the correct switch position BEFORE connecting the charger to a battery or A...
Page 7 - CHARGING IF BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE; Start switch is in the Charge position.; CHARGING TIMES; it takes to charge a battery refer to Appendix A for these details.; ENGINE START; disconnect AC, then the chassis and battery connections.
7 CHARGING IF BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE Set charger's Charge Rate Selector switch to appropriate setting according to battery size. Make sure the Charge/ Start switch is in the Charge position. a) Check polarity of battery posts- For top-mounted battery connectors, the positive post (marked POS,...
Page 8 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; of the copper clamps.; TROUBLESHOOTING; Very Cold Battery; attempt to charge a frozen battery.; Sulfated Battery; repair or recharging, and will need to be replaced.; NO AMMETER READING; • Check to be sure that the battery is not sulfated.; AMMETER DISPLAYS A READING, BUT BATTERY IS NOT ACCEPTING CHARGE
8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE With only minimal maintenance, the Husky 2/10/55 Battery Charger will deliver years of dependable service. Follow these simple steps to maintain the charger in optimum condition: • After each use, clean the battery charger clamps - be sure to remove any battery fluid that will...
Page 9 - APPENDIX A — CHARGING TIMES; Refer to the chart below for approximate charging times.; PERCENT OF CHARGE; the lower rate (2 Amps) and add an extra hour to charge time.; APPENDIX B — SPECIFICATIONS
9 APPENDIX A — CHARGING TIMES To calculate the approximate charging time required to fully charge a battery, it is necessary to determine the specific gravity (or, percent of battery charge) using a hydrometer. Use this technique if battery vent caps can be removed. Check each cell. If there is one ...
Page 10 - HUSKY 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM; TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT:
10 WARRANTY: HUSKY 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM The Home Depot warrants this Husky Power Product to the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. If you believe that this unit is defective during its original two-year wa...