SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. 200.71310 10/2/60 amp FULLY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER ENGINE STARTER CAUTION: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Table Of Contents Warranty .................................................................. 1 Using Your Battery Charger .................................... 5 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2 Setting the controls ................................................ 5 Parts ......................................................................... 3 Charging your battery ............................................ 6 Before Using Your Battery Charger ..............
Important Safety Instructions - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment using battery. • Use charger only on lead-acid type rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc. This charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application. - • Do not disassemble charger.
Parts This section shows an illustration of your battery charger. Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are located, and what they look like.
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. Plugging it in I 111_ Electrical Shock Hazard w 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.
Using Your Battery Charger To obtain the best results from your battery charger, you must know how to use it properly. This section will tell you how to set the controls, how to charge a battery in or out of a vehicle, and how to use the charger to help start an engine. Setting the Controls All controls are located on the front of the charger. Follow these instructions to obtain the correct charge level for your battery.
AMMETER: The ammeter indicates the measured amount of amperes being drawn by the battery. When you first start charging a battery, the reading will be high, with the needle near 10 using the 10 amp charging rate. • In the MANUAL setting, as the battery charges, the needle will fall to about 4 or 5 amps, indicating a charged battery. • In both AUTOMATIC settings, the needle will fall to zero and the charger will shut off when the charger's control circuit senses a full charge.
6. Connecttheclampto thebatterypostandtwistor rockbackandforthto makea solidconnection. Thiswill helpkeeptheclamps from slipping off the posts and causing sparks. 7. For automatic charging, select AUTOMATIC DEEP CYCLE or AUTOMATIC REGULAR as a charge type then select a charge rate. The charger will stop charging when the battery is fully charged. 8. For manual charging, select MANUAL as a charge type then select a charge rate.
Calculating The Chart charge time Method • Marine, or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in Reserve Capacity (RC). • Nil means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENED. Find your battery's rating on the chart to the right and note the charge time given for each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50-percent charge prior to recharging. Add more time for severely discharged batteries.
Using the engine start feature Your battery charger can be used to jump start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature. 1. Connect the charger to the battery. (Follow connecting instructions given in "Charging your battery" on a page 6.) 2. Set the Selector Switch on ENGINE START. 3. Crank the engine for no more than 7 seconds. If it does not start, wait at least 4 minutes before cranking again.
Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a )ossible solution if a problem occurs. =ROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS No ammeter reading. Clamps not making good connection, 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. 2-amp charge rate.
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