Before Using Your Battery Charger; Plugging It In; Extension Cords - Sears 200.71202 Owner's Manual

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
Electrical Shock Hazard
Be sure that the power cord fits properly into the
outlet. If not, have a qualified electrician install a
proper outlet. Never alter the AC cord or plug
provided. Improper connection can result in
electrical shock.
Your charger should be grounded to reduce the risk
of electrical shock.
Your charger is equipped with an electrical cord that has
an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding
plug designed to be used on a 120 volt circuit.
The cord must be connected to an outlet that has been
properly installed and grounded rn accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
A TEMPORARY adapter may be used to connect the
charger to a two-pole outlet if a properly grounded outlet
is not available. Use the adapter ONLY until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified
electrician.
DANGER: Before using an adapter as illustrated, be
certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is
grounded. The green colored grounding clip of the
adapter must be attached by a screw to a properly
grounded outlet. If unsure whether outlet is properly
grounded, contact a professional electrician. If
necessary, replace the original outlet cover screw with a
longer one that will secure the grounding clip to the
outlet cover and make a ground connection to the
grounded outlet.
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Extension cords
Improper extension cords present a risk of fire or electric
shock. Follow these guidelines for using an extension
cord:
• The pins on the charger's power cord must fit firmly
into the extension cord, and the extension cord
must fit firmly into the receptacle.
• Use only 3-conductor (grounded) extension cord
when necessary.
• The extension cord must be properly wired and in
good electrical condition.
• The wire size must be large enough for its length
as specified in the following chart.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD
Length of Cord, in Feet 25 50 100 150
AWG* Size of Cord 18 18 18 16
"AVVG=American 'Wire Gauge
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