Craftsman 934.716140 Operations Instructions

OWNERSMANUALMODEL NO,934.716140CAUTION:Read Rules forSafe OperationsCarefullyFully AutomaticBattery Charger/Maintainerwith _ngine Startfor 6 12 Volt B

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLocate charger in a clean, dry, stable, well-ventilated spot as faraway from the battery as the DC output cables permit.N

PROVIDE REQUIRED POWERI: PROVIDE REQUIRED POWERThis battery charger requires a nominal 120volt, 60 Hertz,alternating current (AC) power source. The po

PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER_m rT.o reduce risk of electric shock and fire, never alter the ACpowercord or powercord plug provided on the charger. Neveralte

PREPARING THE BATTERYPREPARING THE BATTERYBATTERY EXPLOSION CAN KILL, INJURE, ANDCAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE! Never smoke or allow a spark or•flame in the v

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSDO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS BATTERY CHARGERunless you have read and understand the entire SAFETYINSTRUC

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3. Check the polarity of the battery'terminals. The POSITIVEterminal should be marked: POSITIVE, POS, +, or P. TheNEGATIVE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPositiveChassistoGroundgativeFigure 3b, POSITIVE-GROUNDED VEHICLESi. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) charger clamp to theNEGATIVE,

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCONNECTING TO BATTERIES OUTSIDE A VEHICLEPositive24"6 ga. cableNegativeFigure 41. Make sure that the AC powercord is unplug

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY EXPLOSION CAN KILL, INJURE, ANDCAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE!To reduce the risk of battery explosion, NEVER CONNECT BOTHBATTERY

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS6. When ou wish to disconnect the charger from the battery,unplugYthecharger'-sAC powercord fromthe AC outlet.BATTERY EXPLO

[ Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ... 1DESCRIPTION ... 1HOW BATTERIES CHARGE . . . . 2SPA

CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONSCHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS1"2VOLT BATTERIESThe AUTOMATIC CHARGING CIRCUIT will prevent overcharging a 12 volt battery,

CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION - Batteries that are 25% charged or lower can easilyfreeze and should be chargedat once, but DO NOT CHARGEA BATTERY

CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONSFirst, determine percent-of-charge-NEEDED to bring the battery tofull charge. This is 100% minus the present percent of char

SWITCH SETTING GUIDESWITCH SETTING GUIDEManual Charging 6-VoltBatteriesAutomatic Charging Small12-Volt BatteriesAutomatic Charging LargerStandard 12-V

CHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURESBottom switch can be in either positionEngine StartingCHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURESAMP SELECTOR is to be set to the same

CHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURESIMPORTANT! If charging is attempted when the FUNCTIONSELECTOR is inthe START position,the automaticcircuitry willbe bypas

CHARGER CONTROL5 AND FEATURE,_5CHARGE COMPLETE INDICATOR lightturns on when thebattery reaches full charge. This lightonly operates when thecharger is

CHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURESSULFATED and DEEPLY-DISCHArGED LEAD-CALCIUMBATTERIES require a special activation procedure. Refer to thefollowing PRE-CH

PRE-CHARGE BATTERY ACTIVATION (12 Volt Only)PRE-CHARGE BATi"ERY ACTIVATIONThe need for pre-charge activation is indicated when the ammeterreads z

PRE-CHARGE BATTERY ACTIVATION (12 Volt Only)progress normally and the ammeter Will decrease as the batterytakes a charge.If you estimated the length o

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONFOR SAFETY'S SAKE, READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALPRIOR TO OPERATIONDESCRIPTIONThe Sears model 71614, Starter!Charger/Mainta

CHARGING BATTERIES WITH BUILT-IN HYDROMETER "EYE"CHARGING BATTERIES WITH BUILT-INHYDROMETER "EYE"Often, maintenance free lead-calc

CHARGING BATrERIES WITH BUILT-IN HYDROMETER "EYE"Specific Gravity Illustrationcharge. After the two layers of electrolyte finally mix, the &

ENGINE STARTINGENGINE STARTING JThis battery charger can provide a high,current output to help starta vehicle that has a weak battery. However, some v

TROUBLE SHOOTINGI TROUBLE sHOOTING1. NO AMMETER READING and NO INDICATOR LIGHTS(Charging has not yet started)a. Make sure charger is plugged into a LI

TROUBLE SHOOTINGb. See CHARGING BATTER!ES'WITH BUll[T-INHYDROMETER EYE.6. CHARGE COMPLETE INDICATOR IS ON, BUT SPECIFICGRAVITY IS LESS THAN FULL

SERVICE INFORMATIONTROUBLE SHOOTINGELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! To reduce risk ofelectric shock, do not attempt to perform any servicing operationsother t

INTRODUCTIONHOW BATTERIES CHARGEA charger DOES NOT FORCE current into a battery - it makes alimited amount of current available and the battery draws

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSI IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDO NOT OPERATE UNTIL READING !SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERAT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONScontrol(s) to their "OFF" position(s) alone will not remove allelectricity from the charger.EXPLOSION HAZARDSWA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONScommonly used with toys and home appliances. These batteriesmay burst and cause injury to persons or damage property.NEVE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSALWAYS make sure that the AC powercord is unplugged from theAC outlet or extension cord, BEFORE connecting or disconnecti

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMOVING PARTS HAZARDSMOVING ENGINE PARTS CAN INJURE!NEVER connect or disconnect battery charger clamps to a vehiclewhen th