OWNER'S MANUAL

MODELS: SE-1562A, SEM-1562A

Automatic Battery Charger

For 6 and 12-Volt Lead-acid Batteries

Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instruction Carefully

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Your battery charger has been designed to provide years of service. This instruction manual contains information on safety, operation, and maintenance of your new charger. Make sure that you are familiar with this information before using the charger.

This battery charger is ideal for recharging batteries in snowmobiles, ATVs, garden tractors and motorcycles. It also will warm large batteries found in automobiles and marine applications.

1.Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all instructions written in the manual, on the charger and carton.

2.Do not expose to rain or snow.

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

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

5.An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

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

b)the extension cord is property wired and in good electrical condition; and

c)the wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified in the following chart.

Length of Cord

AWG Size of Cord

25 Feet

18

50 Feet

18

100 Feet

16

150 Feet

14

6.Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately.

7.Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service person.

8.Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is necessary. Incorrect assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

9.To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any mainte- nance or cleaning.

10.WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENER- ATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER; YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE IN- STRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer. Review the cautionary markings on the battery charger and battery.

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Schumacher SE-1562A owner manual Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions, Introduction