Black & Decker BDV 08, User Manual

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Make sure that the initial charging rate does not exceed the 
battery manufacturer's requirement.

Warning! 

Risk of explosive gas mixtures. Working in the 

vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate 
explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this 
reason, it is of utmost importance that each time, before using 
your battery charger, you read this manual and follow the 
instructions exactly.

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Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & 
Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to 
persons.

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An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely 
necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result 
in a risk of fire and electric shock, and will void the 
warranty.

Personal safety

Wear complete eye protection and suitable clothing to give 
protection from contact with battery fluid.

Avoid touching the eyes while working with a battery. Acid, 
acid particles or corrosion may get into the eyes. 

Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, 
necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid 
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit 
current high enough to cause a severe burn.

Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal 
object onto the battery. This might cause sparks or short-
circuit the battery or other electrical part, which can cause 
an explosion.

Preparation before charging

The appliance must only be connected to a 12V lead-acid 
battery. Before charging, confirm that the voltage of the 
battery is 12V by referring to the label on the battery or from 
the information available relating to its application e.g. car 
user manual.

Do not use the appliance for charging dry-cell batteries that 
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries 
may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to 
property.

Warning! 

Explosive gas may be vented from lead acid batteries 

when charging. Make sure that the area is well ventilated and 
remove any sources of ignition when conducting charging 
procedures.

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Position the battery charger as far away from the battery as 
the leads will allow. The battery charger contains switches 
that may create a spark.

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Do not place the battery charger above or stand the battery 
charger on top of the battery.

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Explosive gases may collect near the ground.  Locate the 
battery charger as high as possible above ground level.

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Do not use power tools in the charging area.

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Do not smoke or have a naked flame in the charging area.

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Follow the instructions for connecting and disconnecting 
the battery charger leads or battery terminals.

A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on 
shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially 
designed for marine use. This appliance is NOT designed for 
such use.

Vehicles may have electrical and electronic systems (e.g. 
engine management systems, mobile phones) that may be 
damaged if subjected to high starting voltages and voltage 
peaks. Before connecting the appliance to the vehicle, read 
the vehicle's owner's manual to confirm that external 
charging is allowed.

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Follow these instructions and those published by the 
battery manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer. 

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Only connect and disconnect the dc output clamps after 
removing the supply cord from the electric outlet. Never 
allow clamps to touch each other.

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Check the polarity of the vehicle battery terminals before 
connecting the appliance. Always disconnect the negative 
(black) cable first: followed by the positive (red) cable.

When charging a battery installed in the circuit follow the 
manufacturers instructions for accessing the battery and the 
following:

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Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.  

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Be aware that engine components e.g. the coolant fan may 
start automatically.  Keep hands and body away from 
engine components and position the battery charger and 
cables to prevent contact.

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Make sure that the battery charger and the cables are 
located to prevent damage from closure of doors and 
engine compartment covers.

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Make sure that the connections can be made without 
touching the metal body or components adjacent to the 
battery.

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When using this appliance in proximity to the vehicle's 
battery and engine, stand the appliance on a flat, stable 
surface and be sure to keep all clamps, cords, clothing and 
body parts away from moving parts of the vehicle. 

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If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to 
charge or to clean the terminals, make sure that all 
accessories in the vehicle are switched off, so as not to 
cause a spark.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the 
appliance from any power source before attempting 
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls without 
disconnecting the appliance will not reduce this risk.