2/2/75 amp FULLY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER ENGINE STARTER Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Table Of Contents 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 ........................ 4 Calculating charge time .......................................
Important Safety - SAVE THESE Instructions INSTRUCTIONS • Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment using battery. - • Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock. • Use charger only on lead-acid type rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc.
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 III1_ ga Your charger requires a 120V receptacle installed according to all local codes and ordinances. Using an extension cord The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
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 3tart charging a battery, the reading will be high, with the needle near 12 using the 12 amp charging rate. • In the MANUAL setting, as the battery charges, the needle will fall to about 5 to 6 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. Connect the clamp to the battery post and twist or rock back and forth to make a solid connection. This will help keep the clamps 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 Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the chart. Small batteriesmotorcycles, garden tractors, etc. -- are usually rated in Ampere Hours (AH). For example; 6 to 12 AH, or 12 to 32 AH. Batteries in cars and smaller trucks are usually rated in Reserve Capacity (RC), Cold-Cranking Amps (CCA), or both.
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 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. PROBLEM 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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