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SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. 200.71206 6/2 AMP MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER CAUTION: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
If, within two years from the date of purchase this battery charger fails due to a defect in materials or work- manship, simply RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.
Important Safety Instructions - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Read all instructions and cautions printed on the • Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required. battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical using battery.
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 Sears 71206 Item Description Part Number Cover 3799001402 Heatsink!Diode Assembly...
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 Your charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Preparing your battery to be charged It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery. • Make sure that you have a 12 volt lead-acid battery. • Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes.
Using Your Battery Charger For best results from your battery charger, learn to use it properly. This section tells how to set the controls and how to charge a battery in or out of the vehicle. Setting the Controls SELECTOR SWITCHES: A 2-way switch is used to select the 2-AMP or the 6-AMP charge rate.
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Connect the clamp to the battery post and twist or rock back and forth to make a solid connection. This will help keep the clamps from slipping off the posts and causing sparks. 7. Select the charge rate with the Selector Switch then plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to begin charging.
Calculating charge time Chart Method Marine, or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in Use the following table to more accurately determine Reserve Capacity (RC). the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. NR means that the charger setting is NOT First, identify where your battery fits into the chart.
Maintenance and care A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
Check for worn cables and replace if needed. off with a clicking sound. Shorted battery. Have qualified Sears technician test the battery. Correct connections. Charger leads reversed on battery. Use shorter or heavier extension cord. Extension cord too long or...
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OWNER'S BATTERY CHARGER MANUAL Model No. 200.71206 Forinformation abouttroubleshooting Calltoll-freefromanywhere intheU.S.A. 7 amto 4:30 pm CSTMondaythrough Friday 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764) Forthe repairor replacement partsyouneed Call7 am - 7 pm,7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Forthe location of a SearsRepair ServiceCenterin yourarea...