Craftsman 71326 Manual De Usuario

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This selects the type of battery to charge.

•  Standard – Used in cars, trucks and 

motorcycles, these batteries have vent caps 

and are often marked “low maintenance” 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 

somewhat different material composition. 

Regular batteries should not be used for 

deep-cycle applications.

•  AGM – The Absorbed Glass Mat 

construction 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 batteries 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 

applications. If the wrong battery charger is 

used on a gel cell battery, poor performance 

and premature failure will result.

WARNING: A spark near battery may cause 

a battery explosion. 
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with 

the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it 

could result in damage to the charger
CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE

1.  Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.
2.  Keep the hood open.
3.  Clean the battery terminals.
4.  Place the charger on a dry, non-

flammable surface.

5.  Lay the AC/DC cables away from any  

fan blades, belts, pulleys and other 

moving parts.

6.  For a negative-ground vehicle (as in 

most vehicles), connect the charger’s 

POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE 

(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect 

the charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp 

to the vehicle chassis or engine block, 

away from the battery.

7.  For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the 

charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the 

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. Next, 

connect the charger’s POSITIVE (RED) 

clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine 

block away from the battery. NEVER 

connect any clamps to the carburetor, fuel 

lines or sheet-metal body parts.

8.  Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.

9.  Select the battery type and charge rate.

10.  When charging is complete, disconnect 

the charger from the AC power, remove 

the clamps from the vehicle’s chassis, 

and then remove the clamp from the 

battery terminal.

1.  Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2.  Clean the battery terminals.
3.  Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG) 

insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE 

(NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper 

cable) (not provided).

4.  Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to 

the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post. 

5.  Position yourself and the “negative post 

extension” cable as far away from the 

battery as possible, and connect the 

NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the cable’s 

free end.

6.  Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

7.  Select the battery type and charge rate.
8.  When charging is complete, disconnect 

the charger from the AC power, 

disconnect the negative clamp, and finally 

the positive clamp.

9.  A marine (boat) battery must be removed 

and charged on shore.

NOTE: This charger is equipped with an 

auto-start feature. Current will not be 

supplied to the battery clamps until a battery 

is properly connected. The clamps will not 

spark if touched together. 
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed, 

the charger switches to the maintain mode 

automatically after the battery is charged.