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SAFETYTROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
PARTS
Clamps not making good
connection.
2-amp charge rate.
No AC power reaching
charger.
Check for poor connection at battery. Make
sure clamps and posts are clean. Battery
may not accept an AUTOMATIC charge if
severely discharged. Use MANUAL setting,
see "Using Your Battery Charger" on page 6.
Ammeter needle will indicate little activity at
the 2-amp charge rate.
Check AC outlet and extension cords for
loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker
supplying AC outlet.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery.
Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker cycles
when current draw is too high.
Check for worn cables and replace if
needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct connections.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on
and off with a
clicking sound in the
MANUAL setting.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging.
Use shorter or heavier extension cord.
Sulfated battery will eventually take a
normal charge if left connected. If the
battery will not take a charge, have it
tested by a Sears technician.
Continue charging battery.
Charger makes a
loud buzz or hum.
Extension cord too long
or gauge too small.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate.
Battery is partially
charged.
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Continue charging battery for another two
hours. If problem continues, consult a
qualified technician.
Make sure size selection is in proper 12 or
24 volt position.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).

Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please

read through this chart for a possible solution if a problem occurs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...call toll-free

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7 AM to 4:30 PM CST Monday through Friday

No ammeter reading.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASON

Ammeter needle
stays at the right
side of the meter.
Battery severely
discharged.
Battery size selector
switch in the wrong
position