Craftsman 71331 Manual De Usuario

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7.1  Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE 

(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 connecting 

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. 

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.

DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or 

plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, 

have a proper grounded outlet installed 

by a qualified electrician. An improper 

connection can result in a risk of an 

electric shock or electrocution. 

NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian 

Regulations, use of an adapter plug 

is not allowed in Canada. Use of an 

adapter plug in the United States is not 

recommended 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 electrical 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

14

12

10

8

*AWG-American Wire Gauge

9.1  Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the 

cables prior to using the battery charger. 

9.2  Extend the handle from the retracted 

position by pulling it upward until it locks 

into place. (Press the small silver buttons 

inward, if necessary.)

Use this switch to select between the 

Charge/Maintain rate, Boost rate and the 

Engine Start mode.

• OFF – When the switch is in this position 

(middle), the charger is turned off.

When the switch is in this position, the 

Rate Selection button can be set to either 

the Charge/Maintain 6A<>2A or the 

Boost 40A setting.

• ENGINE START – When the switch is in 

this position, the Engine Start LED will 

illuminate.

Use this button to select one of the 

following:

• 6A<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN – For 

charging small and large batteries. Not 

recommended for industrial applications.

• 40A BOOST – For quickly adding 

energy to a severely discharged or large 

capacity battery prior to ENGINE START. 

• 200A ENGINE START – Provides 200 

amps for cranking an engine with a 

weak or run-down battery. Always use in 

combination with a battery.