OPERATOR’S MANUAL Battery Charger Model No. 28.71219 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before Every Use of this Product. Save these instructions. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
DieHard THREe-Year Full Warranty When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this DieHard product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 3 years from the date of purchase, return it to any DieHard outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
1. 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE. 1.1 Keep out of reach of children. 1.2 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 1.3 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.
1.11 1.12 2. 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. 1.10 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEADACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER. To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 3. 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or eyes. Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water.
3.6 3.7 4. 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5. 5.1 5.2 6. and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage selector switch is set to the correct voltage. If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery in the lowest rate first. Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the charging process, ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury. Check the polarity of the battery posts.
6.8 6.9 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off (if applicable), disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the clip from the battery terminal. See CALCULATING CHARGE TIME for length of charge information. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY: Check the polarity of the battery posts.
8. ac power cord connections RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE. 8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). 8.2 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
.1 Amp/Volt Selector Switch 2A, 12V AMP/VOLT SELECTOR 4A, 6V 10.2 LED Display CHECK BATTERY (red) LED lit: Indicates the battery is not properly connected to the charger. CHECK BATTERY (red) LED blinking: Indicates the charger is in abort mode. CHARGING (yellow) LED lit: Indicates the charger is charging the battery. CHARGED (green) LED lit: Indicates the battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
3. Set the Amp/Volt Selector switch to the proper setting for the battery being charged. 4. Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8. 5. If you’ve connected everything correctly, the CHARGING (yellow) LED should be lit indicating that the charger is charging. If the CHARGING (yellow) LED does not light or if the CHECK BATTERY (red) LED is lit, check the connections or have the battery checked/replaced.
5. Connect the cable to the end of the charger output cord. Take care to keep the wires and plug away from metal and moving parts. 6. Plug the charger power cord into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet. Make sure to place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface. 12V Accessory Plug Charge or maintain your battery without lifting the hood. 1. Connect the end of the 12V Accessory Plug Cable QuickConnect to the charger. 2. Insert the 12V accessory plug into the 12V accessory outlet. 3.
the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are, remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced. Maintaining a Battery The 71219 is a battery maintainer that maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge. It can charge small batteries and maintain both small and large batteries. If you are maintaining a fully charged large battery, you will be properly utilizing the battery charger.
12.1 Charging Times Battery Condition 2 Amp, 12 Volt Battery 50% Discharged Ampere Hour Battery Capacity Approximate Average Charge Time in Hours 100% Discharged 10 3.2 6.2 12 4.0 7.5 20 6.4 12.4 Battery Condition 4 Amp, 6 Volt Battery 50% Discharged Ampere Hour Battery Capacity Approximate Average Charge Time in Hours 13. 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 100% Discharged 10 1.6 3.2 12 2.0 4.0 20 3.2 6.
14. 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 15. Moving and STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Store the charger unplugged, in an upright condition. The AC cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet. Store inside, in a dry, cool place. Do not store the clips on or around metal, clipped together or clipped to cables. If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and charger.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION CHECK BATTERY (red) LED is blinking Charger is in abort mode. Battery clips do not spark when touched together. The charger is equipped No problem; this is a with an auto-start feature. normal condition. It will not supply current to the battery clips until a battery is properly connected. Meaning, the clips will not spark if touched together. 16. 16.1 16.2 See “Aborted Charge” in the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section.
