Schumacher 200.71230 operating instructions

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7.FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

7.1Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

7.2Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.

7.3Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.

7.4Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free end of the cable.

7.5Do not face the battery when making the final connection.

7.6When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of the connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical.

7.7A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Page Preparing to Charge DC Connection PrecautionsCharger Location Page Page Grounding and AC Power Cord Connection Instructions Grounding Methods Parts Replacement Parts List DieHard Description Part NumberAssembly instructions FeaturesParts Tools Needed Page Page Output Selector Switches Setting the ControlsOperating instructions 40 AMP Calculating charge time Chart MethodBattery SIZE/RATING Charging Time Hours AMP Charge RateExample Hydrometer or Electronic MethodSpecific Gravity Percent of Charge Needed To calculate time needed for a chargeMaintenance instructions Using the engine start featureStorage instructions Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS
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