Sears 200.71991 operating instructions Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT: read and save this safety and instruction manual.

1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The DieHard model 71991 Manual Bat- tery 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. Please read and follow these instruc- tions and precautions carefully as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

1.2Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

1.3Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

1.4To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

1.5An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.

If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.

That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and;

That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as specified in Table 8.2.

1.6Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a quali- fied serviceman. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64).

1.7Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64).

1.8DO NOT attempt to repair product yourself. To arrange for product repair, or for information about customer replaceable parts, call 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764).

1.9In case of charger malfunction, DO NOT attempt to repair the charger yourself. To arrange for charger repair, or for information about customer replaceable parts, call 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764)

1.10Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64).

1.11To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.

1.12WARNING: Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Page Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Page Preparing to Charge DC Connection PrecautionsCharger Location Follow These Steps When Battery is Installed in ve- hicle Page Battery charging ac connections Grounding Methods Timer WheelQTY Description Tools NeededPage AMP Rate Selector Switch Operating instructions TimerHold Voltmeter AmmeterEngine start Calculating charge time Chart Method Charge Rate Battery SIZE/RATING Charging Time Hours AMPHydrometer or Electronic Method Specific Gravity Percent of Charge NeededTo calculate time needed for a charge ExampleMaintenance instructions Storage instructionsTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONSProblem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS