Sears 200.71201 Owner's Manual

1.5 AMP MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER CAUTION: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product.

Table Of Contents Warranty..................................................................... 1 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2 Parts ........................................................................... 3 Before Using Your Battery Charger ........................ 4 Plugging it in .......................................................... 4 Using an extension cord ........................................ 4 Preparing your battery to be charged .................. 5 Using Your Battery Charger ..................................... 6 Setting the controls ................................................ 6 Charging your battery ............................................ 6 Calculating charge time ......................................... 8 Maintenance and care ........................................... 9 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 10 Please read this Owner’s Manual before using your Battery Charger The Sears model 200.71201Manual Battery Charger, offers features to accommodate the needs for home use. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully. Warranty FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY If, within two years from the date of purchase, this battery charger fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship, simply RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – w •Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment using battery. •Use charger only on lead-acid type rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, trac- tors, airplanes, vans, RV’s, trolling motors, etc. This charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application. •Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer. The use of attachments not recom- mended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. •Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is energized. •Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for inspection and repair. •Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over, or damaged. •Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplug- ging the charger. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug. •Do not operate the charger if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Have the cord replaced. Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of explosion, explosive gases, or injury while using your battery charger, follow the precautions listed below: •Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock. •To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. •Always charge battery in a well ventilated area. L ! WARNING Help us help you Remember: •Place charger as far away from battery being charged as the charger cables will permit. •Do not expose charger to rain or snow. •Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electro- lyte) becomes frozen, bring battery into a warm area to thaw before you begin charging. •Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery. •Never set a battery on top of the charger. •Never place charger directly above battery being charged. The gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. •Never use charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause personal injury. Personal Safety Precautions For your own personal safety, please follow the follow- ing precautions: •Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead-acid batteries. •Be sure that someone is within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed while you work with or are near a lead-acid battery. •Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or cloth- ing. If this happens, wash immediately with soap and water. Then get medical attention. •Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery. Acid particles (corrosion) may get into your eyes. If this occurs, flush eyes immediately with running cold water for at least ten minutes. Then immediately get medical attention. •Remove all personal metal items from your body, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches while working with a lead-acid battery. A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring (or the like) to metal, causing a severe burn. •Take care not to drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery. This may spark or short circuit the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion. •Always operate your battery charger in an open, well ventilated area. •Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine. Batteries generate explosive gases. • Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up.

Parts This section shows an illustration of your battery charger. Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are located, and what they look like. Wiring diagram Replacement Parts List Sears 71201 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Case Top Case Bottom AC Linecord Output Cord Switch LED Asm Transformer Asm Owner's Manual Battery Cable w/clips (not shown) Battery Cable w/lugs (not shown) Part Number 3799001372 3799001352 90026080 3899000543 0499000032 3899000697 93026427 0000000506 3899000198 3899000223

Before Using Your Battery Charger It is important to understand your charger’s requirements. This section will tell you about your charger’s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging. Plugging it in Plugging it in Plugging it in Plugging it in Plugging it in L Using an extension cord Use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, please make sure that you follow these guidelines: • Make sure that the pins on charger’s power cord fit firmly into the extension cord, and that the extension cord fits firmly into the receptacle. • Use only 3-conductor (grounded) extension cord when necessary. • Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. • Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its length and for the AC ampere rating as specified in the accompanying chart. Electrical Shock Hazard Be sure that power cord fits properly into outlet. If not, have a qualified technician install a proper outlet. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided. Improper connection can result in electrical shock. L ! WARNING Your charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electrical shock. Your charger is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug designed to be used on a 120 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. A TEMPORARY adapter may be used to connect the charger to a two-pole outlet if a properly grounded outlet is not available. Use the adapter ONLY until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. DANGER: Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The green colored grounding clip of the adapter must be attached by a screw to a properly grounded outlet. If unsure whether outlet is properly grounded, contact a professional electrician. If necessary, replace the original outlet cover screw with a longer one that will secure the grounding clip to the outlet cover and make a ground connection to the grounded outlet. AWG* Size of Cord Length of Cord in Feet 25 50 100 150 18 18 16 14 * AWG = American Wire Gauge Minimum Recommended Extension Cord