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® BATTERY CHARGER 40/2 Amp Manual 200 Amp ENGINE STARTER Model No. 200.71230 CAUTION: Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and follow them with each use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 00-99-000312/0306...
Warranty THREE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY If this Battery Charger fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE or OTHER DIEHARD OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – To reduce the risk of explosion, explosive gases, or injury while using your battery charger, follow the precautions listed below: • Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required.
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 DieHard 71230 Item Description Handle Negative (BLK) Cable w/Clamps Positive (RED) Cable w/Clamps...
Before Using Your Battery Charger It is important to prepare your charger for use. This section will tell you how to assemble the charger, ground and connect the power cord, and prepare to charge a battery. Assembling your charger It is important to fully assemble your charger before use.
3. Place the charger on its side. Place one end of each bracket into slot, then place the axle assem- bly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two 10-32 screws provided. To attach the handle: Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.
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. WARNING: Improper adapter con- nection can result in electrical shock.
Using Your Battery Charger To obtain the best results from your battery charger, you must know how to use it properly. This section tells how to set the controls and how to charge a battery in and out of the vehicle.
OFF position. 12. Facing away from the battery, remove the charger clamp from the chassis first, then from the battery post or terminal. 13. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location. NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM...
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11. Facing away from the battery, remove the charger leads. Remove the NEGATIVE clamp first, then from the POSITIVE battery post or terminal. 12. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.
Calculating charge times The Chart Method Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the chart. • Small batteries — motorcycles, garden tractors, etc. —...
Using the engine start feature Your battery charger can be used to jump-start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the engine start feature. 1. Set the right-hand OUTPUT SELECTOR switch to the OFF position. Then follow the instructions for connecting the charger to the battery in the section “Charging your battery in the vehicle”...
Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high. Separate the clamps. Check for worn cables and replace if needed. Have a Sears technician test the battery. Correct connections. Correct Volt/Amp Selector setting. Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If cranking draws more than 200 amps, crank time may be less than 5 seconds.
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For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm Central Time Monday through Friday. 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764).