Schumacher XM1-5 owner manual Problem Possible Cause REASON/SOLUTION, Before Returning for Repairs

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REASON/SOLUTION
Charger will not	Battery is defective.	Have the battery
turn on when		checked.
properly connected.	Reverse connections at	Unplug the charger
(continued)
	battery. CONNECTED	and correct the lead
	LED is not lit.	connections.
CHARGING LED is	Indicates the charger	See “Aborted Charge”
flashing.	is in abort mode.	in the OPERATING
		INSTRUCTIONS
		Section.
Battery clips do not	The charger is	No problem, this is a
spark when touched	equipped with an	normal condition.
together.	auto-start feature. It will
	not supply current to
	the battery clips until
	a battery is properly
	connected. Unlike
	traditional chargers,
	the clips will not spark
	if touched together.

17. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

17.1When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Double check all connections, the AC outlet for a full 120-volts, the charger clips for correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clips and from the clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean.

17.2When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damaging to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use in recharging.

17.3When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the complete manual and call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need for return.

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