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MODELS: 1562A
Automatic Battery Charger
For 6 and 12-Volt Lead-acid Batteries
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Your battery charger has been designed to provide
years of service. This instruction manual contains
information on safety, operation, and maintenance of
your new charger. Make sure that you are familiar with
this information before using the charger.
This battery charger is ideal for recharging batteries in
snowmobiles, ATVs, garden tractors and motorcycles. It
also will warm large batteries found in automobiles and
marine applications.
1. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read
all instructions written in the manual, on the charger
and carton.
2. Do not expose to rain or snow.
3. The use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the charger manufacturer may result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug rather than the cord when disconnecting
charger.
5. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
a) the pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
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b) the extension cord is property wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c) the wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified in the following
chart.
Length of Cord
25 Feet
50 Feet
100 Feet
150 Feet
6. Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or
plug replace them immediately.
7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified service person.
8. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
service person when service or repair is necessary.
Incorrect assembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning.
10. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID
BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENER-
ATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH
TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER; YOU
READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE IN-
STRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer. Review the cautionary markings on
the battery charger and battery.
ELECTRIC CORPORATION
1
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instruction
Carefully
AWG Size of Cord
18
18
16
14
00-99-000402/0204
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- Page 1 ATVs, garden tractors and motorcycles. It also will warm large batteries found in automobiles and marine applications. 1. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all instructions written in the manual, on the charger and carton.
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Page 2: Personal Precautions
CAUTION - Do not expose to rain; replace damaged cords or wires immediately. 13. BATTERY CHARGER LOCATION a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit. b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged. - Page 3 When the charger is plugged into an AC outlet but not connected to a battery the Green LED will be illuminated. For proper operation, the battery charger must be plugged into an AC outlet and connected to a battery. When properly connected the amber LED indicator should illuminate.
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Page 4: Charger Controls
10 - 12.5 12 - 15.0 20 - 25.0 LIMITED WARRANTY Schumacher Electric Corporation makes this limited warranty to the original purchaser at retail of this prod- uct. This limited warranty is not transferable. Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for two years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. -
Page 5: Precauciones Personales
Asegúrese de conocer bien esta información antes de usar el cargador. El modelo 1562A es ideal para recargar a las baterías en nievemóviles, vehículos para todo terreno, tractores de jardines y motocicletas, y también calentará a las baterías grandes en automóviles y aplicaciones... - Page 6 Cuidado de nunca dejar caer una herramienta de metal sobre la batería. Puede producir chispeo o cortocircuito en la batería o en otra pieza eléctrica, que a la vez puede causar explosión. g) Quítese todo artículo personal de metal, tales como anillos, brazaletes, collares y relojes al trabajar cerca de una batería galvánica.
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Page 7: Instrucciones De Operacion
Conecte la grapa Negativa (Negra) al chasis del vehículo o al bloque del motor, alejado de la batería. No conecte la grapa al carburador, a las líneas de combustible, ni a secciones del chasis hechas de metal de chapa. Conéctela a una parte de metal del armazón o del bloque del motor que tenga calibre grueso. - Page 8 Esto evitará daños accidentales tanto al cordón como al cargador. CONTROLES DEL CARGADOR El cargador 1562A no tiene interruptor de encender y apagar. Hay que enchufarlo en el receptáculo CA únicamente después de completar las conexiones de la batería.