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Menards MASTERFORCE 260-9514 - User Manual

Menards MASTERFORCE 260-9514
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260-9514
0099002178-01
275A Automatic Battery Charger
& Engine Starter
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Summary

Safety Symbols

Safety Information

Understanding Safety Alerts

Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION safety alert symbols.

Important Safety Instructions

Personal Safety Precautions

Preparing To Charge

Charger Location

DC Connection Precautions

Connecting Battery in Vehicle

Connecting Battery Outside Vehicle

Grounding and AC Power Cord Connections

Assembly Instructions

Control Panel

Digital Display

Explains the digital display's function and sleep mode.

Display Mode Button

Explains how to use the button to set the display function (Battery %, Alternator %).

Rate Selection Button

Details the options for charging rates (6A<>2A, 60A BOOST, ENGINE START).

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of various LED lights (reversed, charging, charged/maintain).

Battery Type Button

Explains how to select battery types (Standard, AGM, GEL).

Toggle Switches

Explains the function of Voltage Selector and ON/OFF switches.

Operating Instructions

Charging a Battery in the Vehicle

Step-by-step guide for charging a battery while it is installed in a vehicle.

Charging a Battery Outside of the Vehicle

Step-by-step guide for charging a battery when it is removed from the vehicle.

Automatic Charging Mode

Describes how the charger switches to maintain mode after charging is complete.

Battery Connection Indicator

Explains messages for improper battery connection (CONNECT CLAMPS, WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED).

Battery Charging Times

Charge Completion and Maintain Mode

Maintaining a Battery

Explains how the charger maintains batteries at full charge.

Desulfation Mode

Describes the special mode for sulfated batteries.

Aborted Charge

Using the Engine Start Setting

Engine Starting Notes

Wait for cranking

Charger waits for engine to be cranked before delivering power.

Cranking

Charger delivers power during engine cranking for a set time.

Cool Down

Charger enters a 3-minute cool-down period after cranking.

Using the Battery Voltage Tester

Tester Operation Modes

Details various modes and limits for the battery tester function.

Using the Alternator Performance Tester

Display Messages

Essential Display Messages

Key messages like CONNECT CLAMPS, CLAMPS REVERSED, ANALYZING BATTERY, CHARGING, FULLY CHARGED.

Critical Display Messages

Important messages like CHARGING ABORTED, ENGINE START READY, COOL DOWN.

Fan Operation

Restart

Maintenance and Care

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Warranty

90-Day Money Back Guarantee

Details the 90-day satisfaction guarantee for the product.

3-Year Limited Warranty

Details the 3-year limited warranty against defects in material or workmanship.

Menards MASTERFORCE 260-9514 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMASTERFORCE
Model260-9514
TypeAutomobile Battery Charger
Battery Voltage6V/12V
Battery ReconditioningYes
DisplayDigital
Charging Amperage2A