Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 200.71240 Sears
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CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2 3. PREP ARING TO CHARGE 2 4. CHARGER LOCA TION 3 5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 3 6. WHEN BA TTER Y IS INST ALLED IN VEHICLE 3 7. WHEN BA TTER Y IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE 4 8.
• 1 • IMPORT ANT : READ AND SA VE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IM POR T A NT SAFET Y INS TRUCTI ON S 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The DieHard model 71240 Manual Bat- 1.1 tery Charger , offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use.
• 2 • W ARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BA TTERY IS DANGER- OUS. BA TTERIES GENERA TE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR- MAL BA TTERY OPERA TION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORT ANCE THA T YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
• 3 • PREPARI NG TO CHA RGE 3. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al- 3.1 ways remove the grounded terminal from the battery rst. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
• 4 • FOLLOW THES E STEPS W HE N BA T TE RY IS IN ST A LLED I N VE- 6. HI CLE A SP ARK NEAR BA TTERY MA Y CAUSE BA TTER Y EXPLOSION. T O REDUCE RISK OF A SP ARK NEAR BA TTERY : Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, 6.
• 5 • FOLLOW THES E STEPS W HE N BA T TE RY IS OUT SID E VE HI CLE. 7 . A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTE RY MA Y CAUSE BA T TERY E XPLOSI ON . TO RED UCE RI SK OF A S P ARK N EA R BA T T ERY : Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P , +) battery 7.
• 6 • BA T T ERY CHARG IN G - AC CONNECT ION S 8. For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers: 8.1 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS • – The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
• 7 • Recommended minimum A WG size for extension cords for battery 8.3 chargers: 25 50 10 0 150 ( 7. 6 ) ( 1 5.2 ) ( 30. 5 ) ( 45. 6) 0 2 18 1 8 18 1 6 2 3 18 1 8 1 6 14 3 4 18 1 8 1 6 14 4 5 18 .
• 8 • PRODUC T FEA TUR ES 9. In case of charger malfunction, DO NOT attempt to repair charger yourself. T o arrange for charger repair , or information about custom- er replaceable parts, call 1-800-SEARS-65 (1-800-732-7764). ASSE MBL Y I NSTRU CTI ONS 10.
• 9 • Hold axle upright on oor or work surface. Then, using a hammer , tap one 10.2 of the plastic axle caps onto the top end of the axle. Be sure to tap the axle cap on straight. Slide both wheels onto the axle with the axle caps facing each other .
• 10 • Place the charger on its side. Place one end of each bracket into slot, then 10.3 place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two, 10-32 screws provided. T o Attach Handle: 10.4 T urn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.
• 1 1 • OPER A T ING I NSTR UCTI ONS 1 1. Follow steps in section 6 or 7 for hookup and disconnect instructions, and 1 1.1 precautions. SETTING THE CONTROLS All controls for your charger are located on the front of the unit. Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery .
• 12 • CALCUL A TING CH ARG E TIM E 1 2 . The Chart Method 12.1 Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery ts into the chart. Small batteries — motorcycles, garden tractors, etc.
• 13 • The Hydrometer or Electronic Method 12.2 T o nd the time needed to fully charge your battery , determine the bat - tery’s charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent-of-Charge T ester . The following table will help you convert hydrometer readings to percent of charge values.
• 14 • USI NG TH E ENG INE ST AR T FEA TUR E 1 3. Set charge rate switch and timer to OFF positions. 13.1 With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the 13.2 battery following instructions given in section 6 or 7. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet, then move timer from 13.
• 15 • TROUB LESHOO TING 16. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS No reading on the am- meter . Clamps are not making a good connection. 2-amp charge rate is be- ing used. Check for poor connec- tions to battery and frame. Make sure connecting points are clean.
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