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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING BATTERY IN VEHICLE
When charging battery in vehicle, take care to determine the battery type and which pole is grounded. To reduce risk of a spark
near battery, follow these steps when battery is inside vehicle. WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause battery explosion.
1.
Position AC power cord and DC charging cords to reduce
risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts.
2.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that
can cause injury.
3.
Check polarity of battery posts. Battery case will be marked
by each post: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG,
N, -). NOTE: The positive battery post usually has a larger
diameter than the negative post.
4.
Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected)
to chassis. NOTE: The negative post is normally grounded.
NEGATIVE GROUNDED POST
5A. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED)
clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) un-
grounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or en-
gine block.
WARNING: Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-
metal body parts. NOTE: Attach clips to battery post and twist
or rock back an forth several times to make a good connection.
This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to
reduce risk of sparking.
FIGURE 6 shows connections for a negative-grounded battery.
POSITIVE GROUNDED POST
5B. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGA-
TIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSI-
TIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the
frame or engine block.
Very little maintenance is required for the battery charger. Follow common sense in wiping the charger clean and store in a clean,
dry area.
1.
After use, wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil
from clip, cord, and the charger case. Use a dry cloth.
2.
Coil charger cords to prevent damage.
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179 MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS
NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger SF-6275A-PE for three
years and the 1275A-PE for five years from date of purchase at retail against defective
material or workmanship. If such should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the
option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together
with proof of purchase, transportation and/or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or
its authorized representative.
This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling,
or repaired by anyone other than the manufacturer or its authorized representative.
MAINTENANCE/CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
GROUND
(NEG)
FIGURE 6 CONNECTION TO NEGATIVE
6.
Select charge on Switch #1, then "2" or "12" on Switch #2.
7.
Plug charger AC cord into a 120 volt grounded outlet.
8.
When battery is fully charged, unplug charger from AC power
source.
9.
Remove charger clips from (1) chassis and (2) battery post,
in that order.
10. Clean and store battery charger.
3.
Have any cracked or frayed cords replaced by a qualified
professional.
4.
Store battery charger in a clean, dry area.
LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly
excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER
OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WAR-
RANTY. THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES SUCH
FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
5
GROUNDED BATTERY
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