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Sears 201- Sch 506 1/9/98
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.

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Plugging it in

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Using an extension cord

Use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you
must use an extension cord, please make sure that you
follow these guidelines:
• Make sure that the pins on charger’s power cord fit
firmly into the extension cord, and that the extension
cord fits firmly into the receptacle.
• Use only 3-conductor (grounded) extension cord
when necessary.
• Check that the extension cord is properly wired and
in good electrical condition.
• Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its
length and for the AC ampere rating as specified in
the accompanying chart.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Be sure that power cord fits properly into outlet. If
not, have a qualified technician install a proper
outlet. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided.
Improper connection can result in electrical shock.
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! WARNING

Your charger should be grounded to reduce the risk
of electrical shock.
Your charger is equipped with an electrical cord that has
an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug
designed to be used on a 120 volt circuit. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that has been
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
A TEMPORARY adapter may be used to connect the
charger to a two-pole outlet if a properly grounded outlet
is not available. Use the adapter ONLY until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified
electrician.
DANGER: Before using an adapter as illustrated, be
certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is
grounded. The green colored grounding clip of the
adapter must be attached by a screw to a properly
grounded outlet. If unsure whether outlet is properly
grounded, contact a professional electrician. If
necessary, replace the original outlet cover screw with a
longer one that will secure the grounding clip to the
outlet cover and make a ground connection to the
grounded outlet.
AWG* Size of Cord
Length of Cord in Feet 25 50 100 150
18 18 16 14
* AWG = American Wire Gauge
Minimum Recommended Extension Cord