Chicago Electric Battery Charger 68859 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions  
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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).  
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ITEM 68859  
18 VOLT NiCd  
QUICK  
CHARGER  
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REV 12a  
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and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,  
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
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4. Keep a fire extinguisher and a smoke  
detector in the charging area.  
17. Charger plugs must match the outlet.  
Never modify the plug in any way.  
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets  
will reduce risk of electric shock.  
5. Charge only designated battery packs;  
others may overheat, leak, or burst.  
18. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for  
carrying, pulling or unplugging the Charger.  
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges  
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled  
cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
6. Follow charging instructions.  
7. Do not insert damaged battery pack.  
8. Frequently monitor the Charger  
and battery pack during use.  
19. Store idle chargers out of the reach  
of children and do not allow persons  
unfamiliar with the Charger or these  
instructions to operate the Charger.  
9. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles  
during use.  
10. Use chargers only with specifically  
designated battery packs.  
20. Maintain chargers. Check for breakage  
of parts and any other condition that may  
affect the Charger’s operation. If damaged,  
have the Charger repaired before use.  
Use of any other battery packs may  
create a risk of injury and fire.  
11. When battery pack is not in use, keep  
it away from other metal objects, like  
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws  
or other small metal objects, that can  
make a connection from one terminal to  
another. Shorting the battery pack terminals  
together may cause burns or a fire.  
21. Have your Charger serviced only by a  
qualified repair person. This will ensure that  
the safety of the Charger is maintained.  
22. Inspect before every use; do not use  
if parts are loose or damaged.  
23. Use as intended only.  
12. Under abusive conditions, liquid may  
be ejected from the battery pack;  
avoid contact. If contact accidentally  
occurs, flush with water. If liquid  
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical  
help. Liquid ejected from the battery  
pack may cause irritation or burns.  
24. Unplug after use and before service,  
cleaning or storage.  
25. Maintain labels and nameplates on the  
Charger. These carry important safety  
information. If unreadable or missing, contact  
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.  
13. Charging room temperature: 50° - 104° F  
26. This product is not a toy.  
14. Do not expose chargers to rain or  
wet conditions. Water entering a  
Charger will increase the risk of electric  
shock. Charge indoors only.  
Keep it out of reach of children.  
27. 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.  
15. Keep charging area clean and well lit.  
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.  
16. Do not operate chargers in explosive  
atmospheres, such as in the presence  
of flammable liquids, gases or  
28. WARNING: Handling the cord on this 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.  
dust. Chargers create sparks which  
may ignite the dust or fumes.  
(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 qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is  
properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the Charger.  
Do not use the 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 fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a  
qualified electrician.  
1. This charger does not require grounding.  
It has a special double insulation system  
which satisfies OSHA requirements and  
complies with the applicable standards  
of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,  
the Canadian Standard Association,  
and the National Electrical Code.  
2. This charger may be used in either of the 120  
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug  
volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration.  
Extension Cords  
Note: Extension cords must not be used with this item’s Charger.  
Symbology  
Double Insulated  
Amperes  
A
WARNING marking concerning Risk  
of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved  
safety goggles with side shields.  
Canadian Standards Association  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.  
Volts Alternating Current  
Read the manual before  
set-up and/or use.  
WARNING marking  
concerning Risk of Fire.  
Do not cover ventilation ducts.  
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Operating Instructions  
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this  
manual including all text under subheadings therein before use of this product.  
Battery Pack  
(Item 68860,  
Battery Pack Set Up  
sold separately)  
Note: Battery Pack sold separately (Item 68860).  
1. Allow the battery pack to cool  
completely before charging  
2. Inspect the battery pack before charging; do  
not charge a cracked or leaking battery pack.  
General Operating Instructions  
1. Plug the Charger into a grounded, 120 V~,  
60 Hz outlet. Do not use an extension cord.  
Red  
LED  
Note: The Green LED will light to show the  
power is connected and remain lit throughout the  
charging process while the cord is connected.  
Green  
LED  
Charge  
Base  
Charging Area Set Up  
2. Slide the Battery Pack into the Charger  
until the button on the Battery Pack  
clicks into place. The Red LED will flash  
to show the Battery is charging.  
1.  
Use on dry, flat, fireproof surface  
only. The Charger gets hot during  
use. The Charger’s heat can build  
Note: If the Battery does not fit properly,  
disconnect it and confirm that the Battery Pack  
is the correct model for this Charger as shown  
on the Specification chart. Do not charge  
any other Battery Pack or any Battery Pack  
that does not securely fit the Charger.  
up to unsafe levels and create a  
fire 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 flammable surface.  
2. Do not obstruct any vents on the Charger.  
3. Frequently monitor the Charger and  
battery pack while connected.  
3. Especially avoid placing the Charger  
on carpets and rugs; they are  
4. For a fully discharged battery or a new battery,  
allow the Battery Pack to Charge for 1 hour.  
The Red LED will stay on when the  
not only flammable, but they also  
obstruct vents under the Charger.  
4. Place the Charger on a stable, solid,  
nonflammable surface (such as a stable  
metal workbench or concrete floor) at  
least 1 foot away from all flammable  
objects, such as drapes or walls.  
battery is finished charging.  
5. Unplug the Charger and disconnect it  
from the Battery Pack when finished.  
6. Allow the Battery Pack to cool  
completely before using it.  
5. Charging room temperature: 50° - 104° F  
7. Store the Charger and Battery Pack  
indoors, out of reach of children.  
6. Keep a fire extinguisher and a smoke  
detector in the charging area.  
Item 68859  
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Maintenance and Servicing  
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must  
be performed only by a qualified technician.  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:  
Unplug the Charger from its electrical outlet before performing  
any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:  
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration  
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.  
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication  
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general  
3. NiCd BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED  
condition of the tool. Check for:  
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.  
Do not short, incinerate or open battery.  
loose hardware,  
misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
cracked or broken parts,  
4.  
WARNING! If the supply cord of this  
Charger is damaged, it must be replaced  
only by a qualified service technician.  
damaged electrical wiring, and  
any other condition that may  
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affect its safe operation.  
Note: If product has no serial number,  
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces  
record month and year of purchase instead.  
of the tool with clean cloth.  
Note: Replacement parts are  
not available for this item.  
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Item 68859  
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.  
Item 68859  
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