OPERATOR’S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL USUARIO 6V/12V Automatic Battery Charger & Engine Starter 6V / 12V Cargador de baterías automático y arrancador Model / Modelo: 28.71345 CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before every use of this product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ATENCIÓN: Lea y siga todas las reglas de seguridad e instrucciones de uso antes de cada uso de este producto. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.
DIEHARD® THREE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this DieHard® product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 3 years from the date of purchase, return it to any DieHard® outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 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 recommended 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 electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger. 1.
3. PREPARING TO CHARGE 3.1 If necessary to remove battery from battery without removable cell caps, such vehicle to charge, always remove as valve regulated lead acid batteries, grounded terminal from battery first. Make carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, instructions. so as not to cause an arc. 3.5 Study all battery manufacturer’s 3.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO to free end of cable. REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR 7.5 Do not face battery when making final THE BATTERY: connection. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE 7.6 When disconnecting charger, always do (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger so in reverse sequence of connecting diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
10. CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL DISPLAY The digital display indicates the status of the battery and charger. See the Display Messages section for a complete list of messages. NOTE: During charging, the display will go into sleep mode and will not show the battery percentage, alternator percentage or voltage. To turn the display back on, press the Display button.
TOGGLE SWITCHES These are found on the base of the unit. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH – Select 6V or 12V. ON/OFF SWITCH – Use this switch to select between the Charge/Maintain rate, Boost rate or the Engine Start mode. • OFF – When the switch is in this position (middle), the charger is turned off. • BOOST OR CHARGE/MAINTAIN – When the switch is in this position, the Rate Selection button can be set to either the 6A<>2A Charge/Maintain or 60A Boost. • ENGINE START – Use this position for the Engine Start mode.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES CCA = Cold Cranking Amps RC = Reserve Capacity BATTERY SIZE/RATING SMALL BATTERIES Motorcycle, garden tractor, etc. CARS AND TRUCKS 200-315 CCA 315-550 CCA 550-1000 CCA MARINE/DEEP-CYCLE 6-12 Ah 12-32 Ah 40-60 RC 60-85 RC 85-190 RC 80 RC 140 RC 160 RC 180 RC Ah = Amp Hour CHARGE RATE/TIME 6A<>2A 1½-2½ h 2½-7 h 7½-9½ h 9½-12 h 12-23 h 12 h 18 h 20 h 22 h Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the battery for 5 minutes before cranking the engine. 5. If the engine fails to start, use the 60A Boost rate for 5 minutes before attempting to crank the engine again. 6. After the engine starts, press the ON/ OFF switch to turn OFF, unplug the AC power cord before disconnecting the battery clamps from the vehicle.
4. Start the vehicle and turn on the vehicle’s headlights. Read the voltage on the digital display. If you get a reading between 13.2 volts and 14.6 volts, the alternator is working properly. If the reading is less than 13.2 volts or more than 14.6 volts, have the charging system checked by a qualified technician. NOTE: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for appropriate voltage numbers for your alternator. FAN OPERATION It is normal for the fan to start and stop when maintaining a fully charged battery.
14. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The charger will not turn on AC outlet is dead. when properly connected. Three LEDs come on for 2 seconds, then turn off. Battery clamps do not spark when touched together. The battery is connected and the charger is on, but is not charging. No reading on the digital display. Poor electrical connection. Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting plug. Battery is defective. The charger is plugged into an AC outlet.
PROBLEM Short or no start cycle when cranking engine. POSSIBLE CAUSE No power at receptacle. REASON/SOLUTION Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet. AC cord and/or extension cord is loose. Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting plug. The clamps are not making a good connection. Check for poor connection at battery and frame. Failure to wait 3 minutes between cranks. Wait 3 minutes of rest time before the next crank. The battery may be severely discharged.
