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OWNER’S
MANUAL
Model No.
200.71201
1.5 AMP
MANUAL
BATTERY CHARGER
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.
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Table Of Contents Using Your Battery Charger ..................................... 6 Warranty..................................................................... 1 Setting the controls ................................................ 6 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2 Charging your battery ............................................ 6 Parts ........................................................................... 3 Calculating charge time ....
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Important Safety Instructions – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – w To reduce the risk of explosion, explosive gases, or injury while ! WARNING using your battery charger, follow the precautions listed below: •Read all instructions and cautions printed on the •Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment service professional if service or repair is required. using battery. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock. Use charger o
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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. Replacement Parts List Sears 71201 Item Description Part Number 1 Case Top 3799001372 2 Case Bottom 3799001352 3 AC Linecord 90026080 4 Output Cord 3899000543 5 Switch 0499000032 6 LED Asm 3899000697 7 Transformer Asm 93026427 8 Owner's Manual 0000000506 9 Battery Cable w/clips (not shown) 3899000198 10 Battery Cable w/lugs (not shown) 3899000
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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 Plugging it in Plugging it in Plugging it in Plugging it in ! WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard 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
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Preparing your battery to be charged It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery. Make sure that you have a 6 or 12 volt lead-acid battery. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes. If you have a battery with removable cell caps, if required, add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level recommended by the manufacturer. This will help purge excessi
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Using Your Battery Charger For best results from your battery charger, learn to use it properly. This section tells how to set the controls and how to charge a battery in or out of the vehicle. Setting the Controls SELECTOR SWTICH: A 2-way switch is used to set the charger for a 6 VOLT or 12 VOLT battery. 6 VOLT 12 VOLT Charging Your Battery Charging a battery in the vehicle: 1. Arrange the power cord and charging leads carefully to avoid damage that could be caused by the hood, door, or movi
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8. The charger will not stop when the battery is fully charged. For this reason it is important to check charging progress fequently. Overcharging can damage a battery. You must monitor and unplug charger when battery is fully charged. 9. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps. 10. Standing away from the battery, remove the charger clamps in this order: (1) from the chassis connection and, (2) from the battery post or termi
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Calculating charge time Calculating charge time Calculating charge time Calculating charge time Calculating charge time The Hydrometer or Electronic Method The Hydrometer or Electronic Method The Hydrometer or Electronic Method The Hydrometer or Electronic Method The Hydrometer or Electronic Method To calculate time needed for a charge: To find the time needed to fully charge your battery, Find the percent of charge needed. (A battery at determine the battery’s charge level with a hydrometer
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Maintenance and care Maintenance and care Maintenance and care Maintenance and care Maintenance and care A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years. 1. Clean the clamps each time your are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion. 2. Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help prevent acci- dental damage to the cords and charger. 3. Occasional cleani
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Troubleshooting 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS No AC power Check AC outlet. Green LED reaching charger. does not light. Wrong switch position Correct switch position and continue charging. Charger not 6V or 12V battery. charging battery. Poor connection at Unplug charger. Reconnect clips then plug in again battery. and continue char
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1.5 AMP MANUAL BATTERY OWNER’S CHARGER MANUAL Model No. 200.71201 For information about troubleshooting Call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm CST Monday through Friday 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764) For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide
