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 Intended use X Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
Your Black & Decker battery charger is designed to charge
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
lead-acid batteries. This product is intended for household,
X

consumer use only. replaced by an authorised repair agent.

X Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
Safety instructions those specified in this manual.
Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic Power cord safety
safety precautions, including the following, should always be Warning! Never alter the ac power cord or plug. If it will not
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal fit, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
injury and material damage. Improper connection may result in an electric shock.
X Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance. Specific safety instructions for battery chargers
X The intended use is described in this manual. The use The following symbols are marked on the appliance:
of any accessory or attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance other than those This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
recommended in this instruction manual may present a is required. Always check that the power supply
risk of personal injury. corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
X Retain this manual for future reference.
Read all of this instruction manual carefully.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
X This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm This appliance is intended for indoor use only
persons without supervision.
X The appliance is not to be used as a toy. This is not intended for storage.
X Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to
become wet. Read these instructions before use:
X Do not immerse the appliance in water. X If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
X Do not open body casing. There are no user- manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
serviceable parts inside. Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
X Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, X Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or X Have defective cords replaced immediately.
dust. X Do not expose the battery charger to water.
X To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never X Do not open the battery charger.
pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet. X Do not probe the battery charger.
X Never allow the red and black battery clamps (4) to
After use
touch each other or another common metal conductor.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a
This could cause damage to the appliance and/or create
X

dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.

a spark/ explosion hazard.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Always store the battery clamps (4) in the storage
X
X
X When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle
provided when not in use.
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or Batteries
direction. Warning! Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
X The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight, X Never attempt to open for any reason.
heat and moisture. X Do not expose the battery to water.
Warning! Battery fluid is a diluted sulphuric acid and may
Inspection and repairs
cause personal injury or damage to property. In case of skin
X Before use, check the appliance for damaged or
contact, immediately rinse with water. If redness, pain or
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to
irritation occurs seek medical attention. In case of eye
switches and any other conditions that may affect its
contact, rinse immediately with clean water and seek
operation.
immediate medical attention.

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 X When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions Preparation before charging
given in the section "Protecting the environment". The appliance must only be connected to a 12 V lead-acid
X Add distilled water in each cell until the battery acid battery. Before charging, confirm that the voltage of the
reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. battery is 12 V by referring to the label on the battery or from
This helps to purge excess gas from the cells. Do not the information available relating to its application e.g. car
overfill. For a battery without cell caps (maintenance user manual.
free), carefully follow the manufacturer's charging
Do not use the appliance for charging dry-cell batteries that
instructions.
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries
Study all the battery manufacturer's specific
may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to
X

precautions, such as removing or not removing cell

property.
caps while charging, and the recommended charging
Warning! Explosive gas may be vented from lead acid
rates.
batteries when charging. Make sure that the area is well
Make sure that the initial charging rate does not exceed
ventilated and remove any sources of ignition when
X

the battery manufacturer's requirement.

conducting charging procedures.
Warning! Risk of explosive gas mixtures. Working in the
X Position the battery charger as far away from the battery
vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries
as the leads will allow. The battery charger contains
generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. switches that may create a spark.
For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time,
X Do not place the battery charger above or stand the
before using your battery charger, you read this manual and
battery charger on top of the battery.
follow the instructions exactly. X Explosive gases may collect near the ground. Locate
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger as high as possible above ground
X

Black & Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock,

level.
or injury to persons. X Do not use power tools in the charging area.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
Do not smoke or have naked flames in the charging
X
X
necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could
area.
result in a risk of fire and electric shock, and will void the X Follow the instructions for connecting and disconnecting
warranty.
the battery charger leads or battery terminals.
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display Warning! A marine (boat) battery must be removed and
charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment
If any liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin:
specially designed for marine use. This appliance is NOT
X Wash area thoroughly with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing. If liquid crystal gets into your designed for such use.
eye. Flush the affected eye with clean water and then Vehicles may have electrical and electronic systems (e.g.
seek medical attention. If liquid crystal is swallowed: engine management systems, mobile phones) that may be
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large damaged if subjected to high starting voltages and voltage
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical peaks. Before connecting the appliance to the vehicle, read
attention. the vehicle's owner's manual to confirm that external
charging is allowed.
Personal safety X Follow these instructions and those published by the
Wear complete eye protection and suitable clothing to give battery manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer.
protection from contact with battery fluid. X Only connect and disconnect the dc output clamps after
Avoid touching the eyes while working with a battery. Acid, removing the supply cord from the electric outlet. Never
acid particles or corrosion may get into the eyes. allow clamps to touch each other.
Check the polarity of the vehicle battery terminals
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
X

necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid before connecting the appliance. Always disconnect the
negative (black) cable first: followed by the positive (red)
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit
cable.
current high enough to cause a severe burn.
When charging a battery installed in the circuit follow the
Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal
object onto the battery. This might cause sparks or short- manufacturers instructions for accessing the battery and the
following:
circuit the battery or other electrical part, which can cause an
Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.
explosion.
X

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 X Be aware that engine components e.g. the coolant fan X Connect the negative (-) black clamp to the chassis or a
may start automatically. Keep hands and body away solid non-moving metal vehicle component or body part.
from engine components and position the battery Never clamp directly to the negative battery terminal or
charger and cables to prevent contact. a moving part. Refer to the automobiles owner’s
X Make sure that the battery charger and the cables are manual.
located to prevent damage from closure of doors and When disconnecting the battery charger from the battery,
engine compartment covers. always:
X Make sure that the connections can be made without X Switch off and unplug the battery charger from the
touching the metal body or components adjacent to the mains supply.
battery. X Remove the negative clamp first.
X When using this appliance in proximity to the vehicle's X Remove the positive clamp last.
battery and engine, stand the appliance on a flat, stable X Refit any insulating covers to the battery posts.
surface and be sure to keep all clamps, cords, clothing
and body parts away from moving parts of the vehicle. Charging a battery disconnected from the circuit.
X If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle Warning! An incorrect connection, a battery short circuit,
to charge or to clean the terminals, make sure that all location of the battery and the location of the battery charger
accessories in the vehicle are switched off, so as not to may create a hazard. Make sure that adequate preparation
cause a spark. has been made before proceeding.
X To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the If the battery is not already removed from the circuit, follow
appliance from any power source before attempting the manufacturers' instructions to remove the battery before
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls without charging.
disconnecting the appliance will not reduce this risk. X Check the polarity of the battery posts. A positive
(POS,P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter
Connecting the battery charger than the negative (NEG, N, -) battery post.
When all the preparations for charging and personal safety X Connect the positive (red) clamp from the battery
have been completed, proceed as follows: charger to the positive (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
X For most automotive and similar applications the battery X Connect the negative (black) clamp from the battery
charger may be connected to the battery while it is charger to the negative (NEG, N, -) post of the battery.
connected to the dc circuit. If this is acceptable follow
When disconnecting the battery charger from the battery,
the instructions given in "Charging a battery installed in
always:
the circuit". X Switch off and unplug the battery charger from the
If the battery must be disconnected from the circuit
mains supply.
X

before charging, follow the instructions given in

X Remove the negative clamp first.
"Charging a battery disconnected from the circuit". X Remove the positive clamp last.
Charging a battery installed in the circuit X Refit any insulating covers to the battery posts.
Warning! An incorrect connection, a battery short circuit,
location of the battery and the location of the battery charger Features
may create a hazard. Make sure that adequate preparation 1. Digital display, scrolling message
has been made before proceeding. 2. Language selection button
Warning! If the battery posts cannot be accessed or the 3. Function control knob
battery charger clamps will contact the bodywork or 4. Battery clamps
components adjacent to the battery, the battery must be 5. LED status indicator
removed before charging. Follow the manufacturer's 6. Charging gauge
instructions to remove the battery. 7. Cable storage
X Check the polarity of the battery posts. A positive 8. Clamp storage
(POS,P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter 9. Carry handle
than the negative (NEG, N, -) battery post. Language selection
X Follow the manufacturers' instructions to remove any
The smart charger can display error message and
insulating covers from the battery posts.
information in your chosen language. To alter the initial
X Connect the positive (red) clamp from the battery
language (default English), proceed as instructed below:
charger to the positive (POS, P, +) post of the battery.

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 X Plug the unit into an ac source and during the Autoselect technology
initialisation sequence, press the language button (2) Select the application and the charger will do the rest.
once; pressing the language button repeatedly allows
you to choose your language. 4-Stage charging technology (fig. D)
X Once a language has been selected, the smart charger The battery charger features 4-stage high-efficiency
will display all messages and information in this charging technology using built-in microprocessor control
language. which ensures fast, safe and complete charging of
The language button does not need to be pressed each time serviceable batteries.
the unit is switched on; the smart charger remembers the Stage 1 - battery status
previous selection and defaults to this language.
To make sure the battery can accept a charge, a connection
General use instructions check prevents damage caused by reversed polarity.
Set up the unit as described in the “Connecting the
Stage 2 - bulk charge
X

battery charger" section.

Charges fast by delivering pure DC current up to 80% of the
X Turn the function control knob (3) to the desired function
battery capacity.
position.
X Plug the charger into a 230 Vac outlet. Stage 3 - absorption
Connect the charger clamps to the battery.
Avoids overcharging by slowly charging up to 100% of the
X

The digital display (1) will show ANALYSING

battery capacity.
X

BATTERY, indicating that the unit is set up correctly and

ready to use. Stage 4 - float mode
X CHECK BATTERY CONNECTIONS will be displayed Maintains the battery fully charged indefinitely so it is always
when the unit is plugged in and there is no battery ready for use.
connected to the charger or the clamps are not
connected properly. Control panel
X When the unit has completed analysing the battery, it The following symbols are shown on the control panel:
will begin the recharging process if the function control
knob (3) has been set to smart charge. The battery
voltage will then be displayed (for example; Smart charge
CHARGING/12.5 VOLTS). As the battery charges, the
arrow on the charging gauge (6) will move indicating the
current percent of charge in the battery, from the red Alternator check
zone (0 to 25% charged) toward the green zone (75-
100% charged).
X When the unit is fully charged, BATTERY IS FULLY Engine start
CHARGED will be displayed and the green status LED
light (5) will light. Smart charge (fig. A)
X To turn the battery charger off, first disconnect the Automatically analyses the battery and selects the best
mains cord, then disconnect the clamps (4). Observe charging rate for the battery type, size and discharge level.
the “Safety Instructions" at the front of this manual when
disconnecting. Approximate charging times
The battery charger will automatically adjust the charge rate
Use as the battery becomes charged and stop charging when the
The Black & Decker battery charger has a fast charge rate of battery is fully charged. Deep cycle batteries may require
20A, 25A or 30A (depending on the model). It is designed for longer charging times.
charging 12V lead-acid batteries only, i.e. conventional
Alternator check (fig. B)
automotive, maintenance-free, marine, deep cycle and gel
batteries as used in cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats, A faulty alternator can be the hidden cause of a discharged
lawn mowers, garden tractors, motorcycles and various battery.
other applications. Warning! Check only 12 Vdc systems.

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 Part 1 (no load) Warning! When a second attempt at starting an engine is
X Make sure that there is no load on the alternator by required, a five minute cooling down period is necessary
turning off all the vehicles accessories. before attempting to re-start the engine.
X The battery must be fully charged before testing the The high current engine start function requires a resting/
alternator. cooling period between tries. The charger will not allow
X Run the engine for 3 minutes to achieve normal idle operation in the engine start mode for 5 minutes. The LCD
speed and verify that there is a no-load voltage. will display COOLING DOWN, WAIT 5 MINUTES during this
X Using the function control knob (3), select alternator time. After 5 minutes, repeat the above procedure.
check (fig. C) before connecting the clamps to the
battery, ANALYSING ALTERNATOR will be displayed Troubleshooting
after the clamps are connected. Display indications, common problems and possible
X When the unit has completed checking, ALTERNATOR solutions:
GOOD will be displayed and the green LED will light to
indicate that the alternator is good or ALTERNATOR No Functions
BAD or ENGINE NOT RUNNING and the red LED will X Make sure that the battery charger is plugged into a live
light to indicate that the alternator is out of typical 230 Vac outlet.
voltage range. X Follow the steps outlined in the “Connecting the battery
charger” at the front of this manual.
Part 2 (under load) X The unit will turn on automatically after being properly
X Load the alternator by turning on as many accessories connected to the battery. If it does not come on, either it
as possible except for air-conditioning and defrost. is not connected properly to the terminals or the voltage
X Once the unit has completed checking, ALTERNATOR of the battery to be serviced is too low (below 0.5 Volts).
GOOD will be displayed and the green LED will light to
indicate that the alternator is good or ALTERNATOR Smart charge fault condition messages
BAD or ENGINE NOT RUNNING and the red LED will CHECK BATTERY CONNECTIONS - When this message
light to indicate that the alternator is out of typical appears, the most common cause is a poor connection to
voltage range. the battery.
If the first alternator check indicates a good alternator and X Observing the “Safety instructions” at the front of this
the second indicates the alternator is not good, the problem manual, disconnect mains cord and the battery
could be caused by any of the following: clamps (4), clean the battery terminals and reconnect. If
X Loose fan belts. the situation persists, we recommend taking your
X An intermittent diode failure. battery to a certified automotive service centre for
X Bad connections between the battery and alternator evaluation.
and/or ground. REPLACE OR SERVICE BATTERY - The battery being
Note: ALTERNATOR BAD or ENGINE NOT RUNNING may charged either has an internal open circuit, a shorted cell or
be displayed if a number of extra accessory loads have been is highly sulphated and cannot accept a normal charge
added to the charging system, thereby increasing current current. We recommend taking your battery to a certified
demand from the alternator. Make sure that the alternator is automotive service centre for evaluation.
rated to support the application. COOL DOWN CYCLE - red LED lit -The ventilation grill that
Engine start (fig. C) allows the air from flowing in and out of the charger may be
blocked.
Using the function control knob (3) select engine start before
X Make sure there is ample ventilation before resuming
connecting the clamps to the battery.
operation.
X The LCD will show a 90-second count down, then
READY TO JUMP START ENGINE will display. REVERSE CLAMPS ON TERMINALS - The red LED lights
X Crank the engine using the manufacturers guidelines, and a continuous warning tone sounds.
typically in 3 to 5 second bursts. The LCD displays The connections to the battery’s positive and negative
STARTING. terminals are incorrect.
X Disconnect the mains cord and clamps observing the X Observing the “Safety instructions” at the front of this
“Safety instructions” at the front of this manual. manual, disconnect the mains cord and the battery
clamps (4) and reconnect the clamps as described in
the section “Charging the battery”.

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 OVERTIME CONDITION - When this message is displayed, X Keep the battery charger cords loosely coiled during
the charging cycle has exceeded 18 hours; this condition storage to prevent damage to the cords.
may occur because of the following:
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
X The battery being charged is defective. See a service
centre to service or replace the battery. If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
X The battery being charged has a very large capacity, X Safely dispose of the old plug.
greater than that specified for the charger. X Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
plug.
Charging a very cold battery X Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
If the battery to be charged is very cold i.e., in temperatures Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
below freezing (0°C/32°F), it cannot accept a high rate of Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality
charge. The initial charge rate will be low. The charge rate plugs. Recommended fuse: 3 A.
will increase as the battery warms.
Warning! Never attempt to charge a frozen battery. Protecting the environment
Alternator check fault condition messages Separate collection. This product must not be
CHECK BATTERY CONNECTIONS - When this message disposed of with normal household waste.
appears, the most common cause is a poor connection to
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
the battery.
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
X Observe the “Safety Instructions” at the front of this
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
manual, disconnect the AC cord and the clamps, clean
available for separate collection.
the battery terminals and reconnect.
X If the situation persists, we recommend taking your Separate collection of used products and packaging
battery to a certified automotive service centre for allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-
evaluation. use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
REVERSE CLAMPS ON TERMINALS - The red LED lights
for raw materials.
and a continuous warning tone sounds.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
The connections to the battery’s positive and negative
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
terminals are incorrect.
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
X Observing the “Safety instructions” at the front of this
manual, disconnect the AC cord and the clamps and Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
reconnect to the battery with the correct polarity. recycling of Black & Decker products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of
Maintenance this service please return your product to any authorised
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
care and regular cleaning. address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
Warning! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
on the appliance, unplug the appliance. our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
X From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. Internet at: www.2helpU.com.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do
not immerse the appliance in water. Lead acid batteries can be recharged many times.
X After each use, clean the battery clamps (4) and be sure At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with
to remove any battery fluid that will cause corrosion of due care for our environment:
the clamps (4).
X Clean the outside case of the battery charger with a soft X Do not dispose of the battery in fire, as this may result in
cloth and, if necessary, mild soap solution. an explosion.
X Do not allow liquid to enter the battery charger. Do not X Lead acid (Pb) batteries are recyclable. They must not
operate when the battery charger is wet. be disposed of with household waste. The battery must

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 be removed and disposed of in accordance with local Guarantee
regulations.
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement
X

X Be aware that the battery is heavy. is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory
If possible, operate the appliance to run the battery
rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
X

down completely.
Member States of the European Union and the European
Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that the Free Trade Area.
terminals cannot be short-circuited. If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
Take the battery to your service agent or a local recycling materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
station. Collected batteries will be recycled or disposed of months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker
properly. guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products
subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to
Technical data
BDSBC20A BDSBC25A BDSBC30A make sure of the minimum inconvenience to the customer
unless:
Input voltage Vac 230 230 230
X The product has been used for trade, professional or
Rated input W 390 460 580
hire purposes.
Output Vdc 12 12 12 X The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect.
voltage X The product has sustained damage through foreign
Output A 20 25 30 objects, substances or accidents.
current X Repairs have been attempted by persons other than
Weight kg 2.5 2.5 2.5 authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service
staff.
Charger Volts Battery capacity To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
20A 12 20 - 360 Ah purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
25A 12 20 - 450 Ah check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
30A 12 20 - 560 Ah contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-
EC declaration of conformity sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
BDSBC20A TYPE1, BDSBC25A TYPE1, www.2helpU.com
BDSBC30A TYPE 1
Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to: register your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up
Standards & Legislation.
to date on new products and special offers. Further
EN60335, 2006/95/EC
information on the Black & Decker brand and our range of
products is available at www.blackanddecker.co.uk.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the
technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of
Black & Decker.

Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
07-08-2008

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 BDSBC10A - BDSBC20A TYP.
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BDSBC25A - BDSBC30A
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Supporto parziale - Sono disponibili soltanto le parti evidenziate
Solo estan disponibles las peizas listadas
So se encontram disponiveis as pecas listadas
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