Microprocessor controlled, fully automatic operation battery charger with engine starter plus battery and alternator tester for 6 and 12-volt batteries (17 pages)
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OWNER'S MANUAL DieHard BATTERY CHARGER 10/2 AMP Manual Model No. 200.71221 CAUTION: Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and follow them with each use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 0099000309-402...
Please read this Owner's Manual before using your Battery Charger The DieHard model 71221 Manual Battery Charger, offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively.
Important Safety Instructions -SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS- • Read all instructions and cautions printed on the • Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment service professional if service or repair is required. using battery. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock.
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. Item Description Part Number Cover 3799001402 Heatsink/Oiode Assembly 2299000825 Base 3799001382 ACPowerCord 90026058 Transformer 93026479 Output C able...
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 Electrical Shock Hazard Be sure that power cord fits properly into outlet. If not, have a qualified technician install a proper outlet.
Preparing your battery to be charged It is important that you road and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery. • Make sure that you have a 12 volt lead-acid battery. • Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes.
Using Your Battery Charger For best results from your battery charger, learn to use it properly. This section tells how to set the controls and how to charge a battery in or out of the vehicle. Setting the Controls SELECTOR SWITCHES: A 2-way switch is used to select the 2-AMP or the 10-AMP charge rate.
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Connect the clamp to the battery post and twist or The charger will not stop when the battery is fully rock back and forth to make a solid connection. charged. For this reason, it is important to check This will help keep the clamps from slipping off the charging progress frequently.
Calculating charge time The Chart Method • Marine or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in Use the following table to more accurately determine Reserve Capacity (RC). the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. • NR means that the charger setting is NOT REC- First, identify where your battery fits into the chart.
Maintenance and care A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corro- sion.
For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm CT Monday through Friday. 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764).
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