Menards MasterForce 260-9512 Operator's Manual

Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. 260-9512 0099002169-00 80A Automatic Battery Charger & Engine Starter all-guide s.com

Safety Symbols................................................................................Page 3 Safety Information...........................................................................Page 4 Important Safety Instructions ........................................................Page 5 Personal Safety Precautions..........................................................Page 5 Preparing To Charge........................................................................Page 6 Charger Location.............................................................................Page 6 Dc Connection Precautions............................................................Page 6 Follow These Steps When Battery Is Installed In Vehicle.............Page 6 Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle..................Page 7 Grounding and AC Power Cord Connections...............................Page 7 Assembly Instructions.....................................................................Page 8 Control Panel...................................................................................Page 8 Operating Instructions.....................................................................Page 9 Maintenance and Care..................................................................Page 12 Error Codes....................................................................................Page 12 Troubleshooting.............................................................................Page 13 Specifications................................................................................Page 14 Warranty.........................................................................................Page 15

them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow better and safer operation of the charger. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency W Watts Power ~ Alternating current Type of current Direct current Type or characteristic of current Class II construction Double-insulated construction Read the operator’s manual To reduce the risk of injury, read and understand the operator’s manual Wear safety glasses Operation of the charger can result in damage to unprotected eyes Warning symbol Alerts user to warning message Electric shock symbol Connect only to properly grounded outlets. Replace defective cords or wire immediately. Explosive gas symbol Risk of explosive gases during normal operation of a lead-acid battery This symbol designates that this charger is listed by Underwriters Laboratories

safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident pre- vention measures. Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all safety alert symbols, such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION” before using this battery charger. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to yourself or others, or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. 1.2 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 1.3 Use of an attachment not recom- mended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 1.4 To reduce the risk of damage to elec- tric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when discon- necting charger. 1.5 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and elec- tric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure: • The pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger. • The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. • The wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified in section 8. 1.6 Do not operate charger with dam- aged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately. 1.7 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. 1.8 Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when ser- vice or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 1.9 To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. 1.10 RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD- ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLO- SIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOL- LOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER. b. To reduce risk of battery explo- sion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine. 1.11 Keep out of reach of children. 2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.1 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 2.3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery. 2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or cloth- ing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately. 2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine. 2.6 Be extra cautious, to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit bat- tery or other electrical part that may cause explosion. 2.7 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead- acid battery. A lead-acid battery can

enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. 2.8 Use the charger for charging only 6V and 12V LEAD-ACID (STD, GEL or AGM) rechargeable batteries. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger 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. 2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery. 3. PREPARING TO CHARGE 3.1 If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehi- cle are off, so as not to cause an arc. 3.2 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. 3.3 Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in con- tact with eyes. 3.4 Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manu- facturer’s recharging instructions. 3.5 Study all battery manufacturer’s spe- cific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge. 3.6 Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selec- tor switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate. 4. CHARGER LOCATION 4.1 Locate charger as far away from bat- tery as DC cables permit. 4.2 Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger. 4.3 Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery. 4.4 Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. 4.5 Do not set a battery on top of charger. 5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to “off” position and remov- ing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other. 5.2 Attach clips to battery and chassis, as indicated in sections 6 and 7. 6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY: 6.1 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or mov- ing engine part. 6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons. all-guide s.com

ITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post. 6.4 Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chas- sis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (6.5). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (6.6). 6.5 For negative-grounded vehicle, con- nect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carbu- retor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block. 6.6 For positive-grounded vehicle, con- nect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block. 6.7 When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal. 6.8 See Operating Instructions for length of charge information. 7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY: 7.1 Check polarity of battery posts. POS- ITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post. 7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post. 7.3 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery. 7.4 Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable. 7.5 Do not face battery when making final connection. 7.6 When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of con- necting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical. 7.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use. 8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS 8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounded plug. The charger must be grounded, to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system. 8.2 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualified elec- trician. An improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution. NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regu- lations, use of an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the United States is not rec- ommended and should not be used.

The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, follow these guidelines: • Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger. • Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electri- cal condition. • Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger, as specified: Length of cord (feet) 25 50 100 150 AWG* size of cord 18 16 12 10 *AWG-American Wire Gauge 9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger. 10. CONTROL PANEL START/STOP BUTTON Press to immediately begin charging your properly connected battery. If the button is not pressed, charging should begin auto- matically in 30 seconds. DIGITAL DISPLAY The Digital Display gives a digital indica- tion of voltage, % of charge, or alternator status. If you manually start or stop the charging process (by pressing the Start/ Stop button), the display will show ON or OFF respectively for a few seconds before displaying the battery voltage. DISPLAY MODE BUTTON • Battery % – The digital display shows an estimated charge percentage of the battery connected to the charger’s bat- tery clamps. • Alternator % (12V only) – The digital display shows an estimated output per- centage of the vehicle’s charging system connected to the charger’s battery clamps, compared to a properly func- tioning system. The alternator percent range is from 0% to 100%. Readings below 0% (13.2 V) will read LO and read- ings above 100% (14.6 V) will read HI. If you get a HI or LO reading, have the electrical system checked by a qualified technician. • Voltage – The Digital Display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps, in DC volts. RATE SELECTION BUTTON Use this button to select one of the following: • 6 A Charge – For charging small and large batteries. Not recommended for industrial applications. • 30 A<>12 A Boost Charge – For quickly adding energy to a severely discharged or large capacity battery prior to Engine Start, or for fast charging of larger batteries. • 80A ENGINE START – Provides addi- tional amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run-down battery. Always use in combination with a battery. LED INDICATORS • Charging (yellow) LED lit: The charger is charging the battery. • Charged/Maintaining (green) LED lit: The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode. • Red LED solid: The connections are reversed. • Red LED blinking: The charger has detected a problem with the battery. See the Troubleshooting section for more information. NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for a complete description of the charger modes.

Use this button to set the type of battery. • STANDARD – Used in cars, trucks and motorcycles, these batteries have vent caps and are often marked “low main- tenance” or “maintenance-free”. This type of battery is designed to deliver quick bursts of energy (such as starting engines) and has a greater plate count. The plates are thinner and have some- what different material composition. Standard batteries should not be used for deep-cycle applications. • AGM – The Absorbed Glass Mat con- struction allows the electrolyte to be suspended in close proximity with the plate’s active material. In theory, this enhances both the discharge and recharge efficiency. The AGM batter- ies are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses include high-performance engine starting, power sports, deep-cycle, solar and storage batteries. • GEL – The electrolyte in a GEL cell has a silica additive that causes it to set up or stiffen. The recharge voltages on this type of cell are lower than those for other styles of lead-acid battery. This is probably the most sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to overvoltage charging. Gel batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle application and may last a bit longer in hot weather appli- cations. If the wrong battery charger is used on a gel cell battery, poor perfor- mance and premature failure will result. 11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it could damage the charger. NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. Current will not be sup- plied to the battery clamps until a battery is properly connected. The clamps will not spark if touched together. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY 1. Follow the instructions in the Connect- ing Your Battery section to connect your battery, and then connect the charger to a live AC electrical outlet. 2. Upon power-up, the default selections for battery type will be AGM and the rate will be 6 A Charge. If these are not preferred, select a different battery type (Standard or Gel) and for the rate choose Boost Charge. 3. Press the Start/Stop button to begin charging immediately. If the Start but- ton is not pressed within 30 seconds after power-up, and a battery is prop- erly connected, the charging process will begin automatically. 4. When charging is complete, a. Or if done charging, press the Stop button, disconnect the charger from AC power, and disconnect the battery clamps following the instructions for disconnection in the Connecting Your Battery section. b. To keep the battery in Maintain Mode, do not press the Stop but- ton, and leave all connections. For more information, see the Maintain Mode section. 5. A marine (boat) battery must be re- moved and charged on shore. BATTERY CHARGING TIMES Ah – Amp Hour CCA – Cold Cranking Amps RC – Reserve Capacity NR – Not Recommended BATTERY SIZE/RATING 6 A CHARGE 30 A<>12 A BOOST CHARGE Small Batteries 25-32 Ah 1¼-3¼ h NR Cars and Trucks 200-315 CCA 40-60 RC 3¾-4¾ h 1¼-1¾ h 315-550 CCA 60-85 RC 4¾-6 h 1¾-2¼ h 550-1000 CCA 85-190 RC 6-11½ h 2¼-4½ h Marine/ Deep-Cycle 80 RC 6 h 2 h 140 RC 9 h 3¼ h 160 RC 10 h 3¾ h 180 RC 11 h 4¼ h Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery.

The charger is equipped with Auto Voltage Detection, which automatically detects whether the battery is 6 V or 12 V and then charges accordingly. ABORTED CHARGE If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off and the Red LED will blink. The digital display will show an error code (see Troubleshooting for a description of the error codes). To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait a few min- utes and then plug it back in. DESULFATION MODE If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could become sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated battery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation designed for such batteries, and the display will show SUL. If success- ful, normal charging will resume after the battery is desulfated. Desulfation could take up to 10 hours. After 10 minutes in desulfation, the red LED will blink. After 10 hours, if desulfation fails, charging will abort, the display will show F02, and the red LED will remain blinking. COMPLETION OF CHARGE Charge completion is indicated by the Charged/Maintaining (green) LED. When lit, the charger has switched to the main- tain mode of operation. MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT MODE MONITORING) When the Charged/Maintaining (green) LED is lit, the charger has started maintain mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a charge current when necessary. If the charger has to provide an excessive maintain current for a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into abort mode (see Aborted Charge sec- tion). This is usually caused by a drain on the battery or the battery could be bad. MAINTAINING A BATTERY This product charges and maintains both 6 V and 12 V batteries. The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extend- ed periods of time. However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections or oth- er unanticipated conditions could cause excessive current draws. As such, occa- sionally monitoring your battery and the charging process is required. USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE Your battery charger can be used to jump start your car if the battery is low. Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging your battery. Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing. Using the Engine Start setting WITHOUT a battery installed in the vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical system. NOTE: If you have charged the battery and it still will not start your car, do not use the Engine Start setting, or it could damage the vehicle’s electrical system. Have the battery checked. 1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery following the instructions given in the Follow These Steps When Bat- tery Is Installed In Vehicle section. 2. Connect the charger to a live grounded 120 V AC outlet. 3. With the charger plugged in and con- nected to the battery and chassis, press the Rate Selection button until the Engine Start LED is lit, and then press the Start button or wait 30 seconds to activate Engine Start mode. If a battery is properly connected, the Charging LED will light as well. 4. Crank the engine until it starts or 5 sec- onds pass. If the engine does not start, repeat. Do not crank during the cool down period (see below). This allows the charger and battery to cool down. NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 V, charge the battery for 5 minutes before cranking the engine. 5. If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 5 more minutes before attempting to crank the engine again. 6. After the engine starts, press the Stop button and unplug the AC power cord before disconnecting the battery clamps from the vehicle. 7. Clean and store the charger in a dry location.

never starts, there is not a problem with the starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other prob- lem has been diagnosed and corrected. ENGINE STARTING NOTES During the starting sequence listed above, the charger is set to one of four states: • Wait for ready – The charger charges the battery for 2 minutes before the Wait for Cranking state. While waiting for ready, the digital display shows ON and the engine can be cranked. For severely discharged batteries, it is not recom- mended to crank during this time. • Wait for cranking – The charger waits until the engine is actually being cranked before delivering the amps for engine start. While waiting for cranking, the digital display shows rdy. • Cranking – When cranking is detected, the charger will automatically deliver up to its maximum output as required by the starting system for up to 5 seconds. • Cool Down – After repeated cranking during a 3-minute ready period, the charger enters a mandatory 3-minute (180-second) cool down state. The dig- ital display indicates the remaining cool down time in seconds. It starts at 180 and counts down to 0. After 3 minutes, the digital display will change from dis- playing the countdown to displaying rdy. After 2 hours of Engine Starting, the unit will automatically exit from the Engine Start mode, just as if the Stop button had been pressed; the Charging LED will not be lit. USING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE TESTER 1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery, following the instructions given in previous sections. 2. Plug the charger’s AC power cord into the AC outlet. 3. If necessary, press the BATTERY TYPE button until the correct type is indi- cated. 4. Read the voltage on the digital display. Keep in mind that this reading is only a battery voltage reading; a false surface charge may mislead you. Compare the reading to the following chart. 6V Battery Voltage Reading 12V Battery Voltage Reading Battery Condition 6.4 or more 12.8 or more Charged 6.1 to 6.3 12.2 to 12.7 Needs charging Less than 6.1 Less than 12.2 Discharged TESTER AND CHARGER When first turned on, the unit operates only as a tester, not as a charger. Pressing the Start/Stop button or waiting 30 sec- onds from power-up activates the battery charger and deactivates the tester. Press- ing the Start/Stop button again will shut off the charger and activate the tester. TESTING AFTER CHARGING After the unit has been changed from tester to charger, it remains a charger. To change the battery charger back to a tester, press the Start/Stop button. NOTE: The battery tester is only designed to test batteries. Testing a device with a rapidly changing voltage could yield unex- pected or inaccurate results. POWER-UP AUTO START The charger is equipped with an auto-start feature which is triggered only when the charger is first powered up. If the Start button is not pressed within 30 seconds, the unit will search for a battery. If the unit detects a battery that is properly con- nected, the unit will set the rate to Charge and the battery type will be set to AGM. The charging process will automatically start, and the Charging (yellow) LED will light. USING THE ALTERNATOR PERFORMANCE TESTER 1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery, following the instructions given in previous sections. 2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet. 3. Start the vehicle, rev the engine at 2000 rpm for 30 seconds and turn on the vehi- cle’s headlights or other accessories. 4. Set the Display mode button to Alternator %. 5. If the display gives a numeric percentage, the alternator is working properly. The percentage will be proportional to the voltage between 13.2 V and 14.6 V. If the display reads HI or LO, refer to your vehi- cle’s manual or have the electrical system checked by a qualified technician. all-guide s.com

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years. • Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion. • Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion. • Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger. • Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet in an upright position. • Store the clamps on the storage areas provided on the handle. Do not store the clamps clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to the cables. 13. ERROR CODES CODE DESCRIPTION REASON/SOLUTION F01 The battery voltage is still under 10V (for a 12V battery) or 5V (for a 6V battery) after 2 hours of charging. The battery could be bad. Have it checked or replaced. F02 The charger cannot desulfate the battery. The battery could not be desulfated; have it checked or replaced. F03 The battery was unable to reach the “full charge” voltage. May be caused by trying to charge a large battery or bank of batteries on too low of a current setting. Try again with a higher current setting or have the battery checked or replaced. F04 The connections to the battery are reversed. The battery is connected backwards. Unplug the charger and reverse the connections to the battery. F05 The charger was unable to keep the battery fully charged in maintain mode. The battery won’t hold a charge. May be caused by a drain on the battery or the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced. F06 The charger detected that the battery may be getting too hot (thermal runaway). The charger automatically shuts the current off if it detects the battery may be getting too hot. Have the battery checked or replaced. F07 The charger shut off because its internal temperature exceeds limit. Make sure the charger does not have the side ventilation holes blocked. Move the charger out of the sun and into the shade. F08 The battery voltage dropped too low during the maintain mode. May be caused by a drain on the battery or the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced. If you get an error code, check the connections and settings and/or replace the battery.

turn on when properly connected. AC outlet is dead. Poor electrical connection. Battery is defective. Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet. Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting plug. Have battery checked. The battery is properly connected, but the Charging LED never lit. The battery voltage is low. Press the Start/Stop button to start charging. Short or no start cycle when cranking engine. Drawing more than the Engine Start Rate. Failure to wait 3 minutes (180 seconds) between cranks. Clamps are not making a good connection. AC cord and/or extension cord is loose. No power at receptacle. The charger may be overheated. Battery may be severely discharged. Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If cranking draws more than the Engine Start Rate, crank time may be less than 5 seconds. Wait 3 minutes of rest time before the next crank, to allow the battery and charger to cool down. Check for poor connection at battery and frame. Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting plug. Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet. The thermal protector may have tripped and needs a little longer to close. Make sure the charger vents are not blocked. Wait and try again. On a severely discharged battery, use the Boost Charge setting for few minutes, to help assist in cranking. I cannot select a 6V or 12V setting. The charger is equipped with Auto Voltage Detection, which automatically detects the voltage and charges the battery. No problem; this is normal.

Input frequency...............................................................................................................60 Hz Input current...........................................................................................6 A cont., 14.5 A int. Output voltage........................................................................................................6 V or 12 V Output current......................................................................................................6 V/12 V DC 6 A/12 A cont., 30 A/80 A int.

WARRANTY 90-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE This MASTERFORCE™ brand battery charger carries our 90-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your MASTERFORCE™ brand product for any reason within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, return the item with your original receipt to any MENARDS® retail store, and we will provide you a refund – no questions asked. 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This MASTERFORCE™ brand battery charger carries our famous No Hassle 3-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal use, this MAS- TERFORCE™ product breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three (3) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring the item with the original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store. At its discretion, MASTERFORCE™ agrees to have the item or any defective part(s) repaired or replaced with the same or similar MASTERFORCE™ product or part free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with original sales receipt. Not withstanding the foregoing, this limited warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted from abuse or misuse of the Merchandise. This warranty: (1) excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades, brushes, belts, bits, light bulbs, and/or batteries; (2) shall be void if this product is used for commercial and/or rental purposes; and (3) does not cover any losses, injuries to persons/property or costs. This warranty does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Be careful, battery chargers are dangerous if improperly used or maintained. Seller’s employees are not qualified to advise you on the use of this merchandise. Any oral representation(s) made will not be binding on seller or its employees. The rights under this limited warranty are to the original purchaser of the merchandise and may not be transferred to any subsequent owner. This limited warranty is in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied including war- ranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages. The sole exclusive remedy against the seller will be for the replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as the seller is willing or able to replace this product or is willing to refund the purchase price as provided above. For insurance purposes, seller is not allowed to demonstrate any of these products for you. For questions/comments, technical assistance or repair parts— Please call toll free at: 1-800-621-5485. Page 15