Before Using Your Battery Charger; Plugging It In; Using An Extension Cord - Sears 200.71206 Owner's Manual

BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER

It is important to prepare your charger for use. This section will tell you about your
charger's electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging.

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 result in elect-
trical shock.
Your charger should be grounded to reduce
the risk of electical shock.
Your charger is equipped with an
electrical cord that has an equip-
ment grounding conductor and a
grounding lplug desinged to be used
on a 120 volt circuit. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that has been
properly installed and grounded in acc-
ordance with all local codes and ordin-
ances.
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.
USING AN EXTENSION
CORD
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If you must use an
extension cord, please make sure
that you follow these guidelines:
• Make sure the pins on the plug of the
extension cord are the same number,
size, and shape as those of the plug on
the charger.
• Use only 3-conductor (grounded)
extension cord when necessary.
• Check that the extension cord is
properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
• Make sure that the wire size is large
enough for its length and for the AC
ampere rating as specified in the
accompanying chart.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD
Length of Cord, in Feet 25
AWG* Size of Cord
*AWG=American Wire Gauge
5
50 100 150
18 18 16 14