Craftsman CMXCESM162 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL | GUIDE D’UTILISATION | MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Automatic Battery Charger
Chargeur de batterie automatique
Cargador de baterías automático
CMXCESM162
CMXCESM258
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Automatic Battery Charger
CMXCESM162
CMXCESM258
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
If you have any questions or comments about this or any product, call CRAFTSMAN
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND WORDS
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations
and your risk of personal injury or property damage.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY, THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED:
1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
1.2 Keep out of reach of children.
1.3 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.4 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of re, electric shock or injury to persons.
1.5 To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting charger.
1.6 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of re and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
• The pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• The wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger, as specied in section 8.
1.7 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
1.8 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualied serviceperson.
1.9 Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or re.
1.10 To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
1.11 WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer
and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings
on these products and on the engine.
2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY, THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED:
2.1 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
2.3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately ood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of battery or engine.
2.6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery
or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
2.7 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-
acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to
metal, causing a severe burn.
2.8 Use the charger for charging only 6 and 12V LEAD-ACID (Standard, AGM or deep-cycle) or 12V lithium
ion (LiFePO4) rechargeable batteries. It is not recommended for batteries smaller than 24Ah. It is not
intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do
not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
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2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.10 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
3. PREPARING TO CHARGE
WARNING: RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from
battery rst. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
3.2 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
3.3 Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
3.4 If applicable, add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specied by battery manufacturer.
Do not overll. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully
follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
3.5 Study all battery manufacturer’s specic precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
3.6 Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector
switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate.
4. CHARGER LOCATION
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
4.1 Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
4.2 Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
4.3 Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specic gravity or lling battery.
4.4 Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
4.5 Do not set a battery on top of charger.
5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to “off” position and
removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
5.2 Attach clips to battery and chassis, as indicated in sections 6 and 7.
6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
6.1 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
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6.3 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
6.4 Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to
chassis (as in most vehicles), see (6.5). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (6.6).
6.5 For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block
away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a
heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.6 For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine
block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect
to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.7 When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis,
and then remove clip from battery terminal.
6.8 See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
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 nal connection.
7.6 When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break rst
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.
8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. 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
t the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
8.2 DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not t the outlet, have a proper
grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician. An improper connection can result in a risk of an
electric shock or electrocution.
8.3 USING AN EXTENSION CORD
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 specied:
Length of cord (feet) 25 50 100 150
Minimum cord size (AWG*) 18 18 16 14
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
9.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
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