DieHard 200.71240 Operator's Manual

CAUTION:Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.Sears, Roebuck and Co., H

• 8 •PRODUCT FEATURES9. In case of charger malfunction, DO NOT attempt to repair charger yourself. To arrange for charger repair, or information about

• 9 •Hold axle upright on oor or work surface. Then, using a hammer, tap one 10.2 of the plastic axle caps onto the top end of the axle. Be sure to t

• 10 •Place the charger on its side. Place one end of each bracket into slot, then 10.3 place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other s

• 11 •OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS11. Follow steps in section 6 or 7 for hookup and disconnect instructions, and 11.1 precautions. SETTING THE CONTROLSAll

• 12 •CALCULATING CHARGE TIME12. The Chart Method12.1 Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a battery to

• 13 •The Hydrometer or Electronic Method12.2 To nd the time needed to fully charge your battery, determine the bat-tery’s charge level with a hydrom

• 14 •USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE13. Set charge rate switch and timer to OFF positions.13.1 With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect

• 15 •TROUBLESHOOTING16. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONSNo reading on the am-meter.Clamps are not making a good connection.2-amp charge rate i

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 23. PREPARING TO CHARGE 24. CHARGER LOCATION 35

• 1 •IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The DieHard model 71240 Man

• 2 •WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGER-OUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR-MAL

• 3 •PREPARING TO CHARGE3. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al-3.1 ways remove the grounded terminal from the b

• 4 •FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VE-6. HICLEA SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTE

• 5 •FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. 7. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTE

• 6 •BATTERY CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS8. For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers: 8.1 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS • –

• 7 •Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery 8.3 chargers:25 50 100 150(7.6) (15.2) (30.5) (45.6)0 2 18 18 18 162 3 18 18 16 143