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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
®
BATTERY ChARGER
50/15/2 Amp,
6/12 volt,
Manual
250 Amp
ENGINE STARTER
Model No.
200.71240
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
Before Every Use of this Product.
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
00-99-000853/0808
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Page 1: Battery Charger
50/15/2 Amp, 6/12 volt, Manual 250 Amp ENGINE STARTER Model No. 200.71240 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product. SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS. Sears, Roebuck and Co., hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 00-99-000853/0808... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sears store or other diehard outlet in the United States for free replacement. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64). 1.10 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. -
Page 4: Personal Precautions
Use this charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter- motor application. Do not use this battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property. -
Page 5: Preparing To Charge
PREPARING TO ChARGE If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al- ways remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged. -
Page 6: When Battery Is Outside Of Vehicle
6.5. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 6.6. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. - Page 7 fOLLOw ThESE STEPS whEN BATTERY IS OUTSIdE vEhICLE. A SPARk NEAR ThE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REdUCE RISk Of A SPARk NEAR BATTERY: Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
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Page 8: Battery Charging - Ac Connections
15-amperes and intended for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit: • This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 8.4. - Page 9 Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery chargers: AC input rating, amperes But less At least If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating example: AWG size of cord...
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Page 10: Parts
In case of charger malfunction, dO NOT attempt to repair charger yourself. To arrange for charger repair, or information about custom- er replaceable parts, call 1-800-SEARS-65 (1-800-732-7764). ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these... - Page 11 10.2 Hold axle upright on floor or work surface. Then, using a hammer, tap one of the plastic axle caps onto the top end of the axle. Be sure to tap the axle cap on straight. Slide both wheels onto the axle with the axle caps facing each other.
- Page 12 10.3 Place the charger on its side. Place one end of each bracket into slot, then place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two, 10-32 screws provided. 10.4 To Attach Handle: Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.
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Page 13: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11.1 Follow steps in section 6 or 7 for hookup and disconnect instructions, and precautions. SETTING ThE CONTROLS All controls for your charger are located on the front of the unit. Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery. 11.2 TIMER : The main function of the timer is to prevent over charging while al-... -
Page 14: Calculating Charge Time
CALCULATING ChARGE TIME 12.1 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. — are usually rated in Ampere Hours (Ah). - Page 15 12.2 The hydrometer or Electronic Method To find the time needed to fully charge your battery, determine the bat- tery’s charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent-of-Charge Tester. The following table will help you convert hydrometer readings to percent of charge values. SPECIfIC GRAvITY 1.265 1.225...
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Page 16: Using The Engine Start Feature
AC power cord from the outlet before disconnecting DC clips. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 14.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger (see sections 6.7 or 7.6). 14.2 After use, use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if left connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have it tested by a Sears or other qualified service dealer. Continue charging battery. Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal. Have charger tested by a Sears or other qualified service dealer. - Page 18 • •...
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