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Summary of Contents for Menards MASTERFORCE 260-9514
- Page 1 275A Automatic Battery Charger & Engine Starter 260-9514 To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. 0099002178-01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ................Page 3 Safety Information ................Page 4 Important Safety Instructions ............Page 5 Personal Safety Precautions............Page 5 Preparing To Charge ...............Page 6 Charger Location ................Page 6 DC Connection Precautions ............Page 6 Follow These Steps When Battery Is Installed In Vehicle ....Page 6 Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle ....Page 7 Grounding and AC Power Cord Connections ......Page 7 Assembly Instructions ..............Page 8... -
Page 3: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on your charger. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow better and safer operation of the charger. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency... -
Page 4: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident pre- vention measures. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This or otherwise damaged in any way; manual contains important safety and take it to a qualified serviceman. operating instructions. 1.8 Do not disassemble charger; take it 1.2 Do not expose the charger to rain or to a qualified serviceman when ser- snow. -
Page 6: Preparing To Charge
produce a short-circuit current high electrical system other than in a enough to weld a ring or the like to starter-motor application. Do not use metal, causing a severe burn. battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with 2.8 Use charger for charging only LEAD- home appliances. -
Page 7: Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle
6.3 Check polarity of battery posts. POS- 6.6 For positive-grounded vehicle, con- ITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually nect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from has larger diameter than NEGATIVE battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, (NEG, N,–) post. N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to 6.4 Determine which post of battery is vehicle chassis or engine block away... -
Page 8: Assembly Instructions
8.3 USING AN EXTENSION CORD • Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electri- The use of an extension cord is not cal condition. recommended. If you must use an • Wire size must be large enough for extension cord, follow these guide- the AC ampere rating of charger, lines:... - Page 9 BATTERY TYPE BUTTON percent range is from 0 to 100%. Read- ings below 0 (13.2 volts) will read LOW and Use this button to set the type of battery. readings above 100% (14.6 volts) will read NOTE: Each of the three settings apply for HIGH.
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Page 10: Operating Instructions
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHARGING A BATTERY A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AN EXPLOSION. 1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area. IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with 2. Clean the battery terminals. the charger connected to the AC outlet, 3. - Page 11 BATTERY CHARGING TIMES could take up to 8 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort, the yellow/orange LED will flash, and the display will show CHARGING ABORTED BAD BATTERY. ABORTED CHARGE If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, the yellow/ orange LED will flash, and the display will show CHARGING ABORTED BAD BAT-...
- Page 12 6. After the engine starts, press the ON/ 5. Read the voltage on the digital display. OFF switch to turn OFF, unplug the AC Keep in mind that this reading is only a power cord before disconnecting the battery voltage reading; a false surface battery clamps from the vehicle.
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Page 13: Display Messages
USING THE ALTERNATOR 13.4 volts or more than 14.6 volts, have the charging system checked by a PERFORMANCE TESTER qualified technician. 1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the NOTE: Refer to your vehicle owner’s man- battery, following the instructions given ual for appropriate voltage numbers for in previous sections. -
Page 14: Maintenance And Care
13. MAINTENANCE AND CARE A minimal amount of care can keep your • Coil the input and output cords neatly battery charger working properly for years. when storing the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords • Clean the clamps each time you are and charger. - Page 15 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Digital Display reads HIGH The alternator output is Have the electrical system when testing the alternator. 14.6 volts or more. checked by a qualified technician. Yellow/orange CHARGING The charger needs to check The yellow/orange LED will LED is solid and the the condition of the battery.
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Page 16: Specifications
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Boost LED shuts off. The Boost mode is This is normal. The charger completed. will automatically switch to charging mode to fully charge the battery. Or you may press the Rate Selection button and select either the 6A<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN rate or ENGINE START. -
Page 17: Warranty
This MASTERFORCE™ brand battery charger carries our 90-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your MASTERFORCE™ brand product for any reason within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, return the item with your original receipt to any MENARDS retail store, and we ®... - Page 18 NOTES Page 18...
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charger only says ready wont do any functions
If the Menards charger (part number 260-9514) only says "READY" and does not perform any functions, check the following:
1. Ensure the charger is properly connected to the battery.
2. Make sure the clamps are clean and making good contact.
3. If the display shows "CLAMPS REVERSED," unplug the charger and reverse the connections.
4. Confirm the charger cable is not pinched or damaged.
5. Select a charge rate using the RATE SELECTION button, as the charger operates only as a tester until a charge rate is selected.
If all connections are correct and a charge rate is selected but it still does not function, unplug the charger and restart the setup.
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All my battery charge say ready and not happens
All Menards MASTERFORCE 260-9514 battery chargers may indicate "ready" but not function due to several possible reasons:
1. Improper Clamp Connection: If the display shows "CONNECT CLAMPS," the clamps may not be properly connected or the connection points may be dirty or corroded, preventing a good connection.
2. Reversed Clamps: If the display shows "WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED," the battery clamps are connected to the wrong terminals. This requires unplugging the charger and reversing the connections.
3. Bad Battery: If charging fails, the charger may abort with the message "CHARGING ABORTED BAD BATTERY." This means the battery may be too damaged or sulfated to charge.
4. Testing Mode Only: When first turned on, the unit operates only as a tester. Charging will not begin until a charge rate is selected using the RATE SELECTION button.
5. Safety Reset: If the charger resets due to inactivity (e.g., engine not cranked within 15 minutes), it returns to default settings and may not charge until manually restarted.
Check all connections, ensure proper clamp placement, select a charge rate, and verify the battery is in good condition.
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