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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
®
BATTERY ChARGER
60/20/2 Amp
275/125 AMP
ENGINE STARTER
With Battery Tester
and GFCI Outlets
Model No.
28.71234
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.
00-99-000881/0808
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Page 1: Battery Charger
ENGINE STARTER With Battery Tester and GFCI Outlets Model No. 28.71234 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. 00-99-000881/0808... - Page 2 SECTION 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. PROdUCT FEATURES 3. BEFORE USING 4. CONNECTING CABLE ASSEMBLY 5. USING INvERTER 6. dISPLAYS 7. OPERATING TIPS 8. SPECIFICATIONS 9. REPLACEMENT PARTS 10. TROUBLEShOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE...
- Page 3 Do not disassemble 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.) To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempt- ing any maintenance or cleaning.
- Page 4 Use 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-mo- tor application. Do not use 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 facturer’s recharging instructions. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge. Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate.
- Page 6 For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from bat- tery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Con- nect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
- Page 7 • 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. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole recep- tacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
- Page 8 Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery chargers: AC input rating, amperes But less At least than 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...
- Page 9 PARTS The Sears service centers offer the following replacement parts for your battery charger. If you are having trouble with your battery charger, please contact a qualified service person to diagnose and/or repair your unit. It is not recommended that the consumer service the internal components of the battery charger, as improper handling or repair could lead to shock, electrocution, damage to the charger, or result in fire.
- Page 10 ChARGER FEATURES ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these instructions for assembly: PARTS Two, 10-32, thread cutting screws Four, 1/4-20, thread cutting screws Two wheels One axle Two axle caps Two axle brackets One handle One handle grip One mounting foot...
- Page 11 TO ATTACh ThE AxLE ASSEMBLY: 11.1 Remove charger from packing materials and place upside down on a flat surface. Attach mounting foot and secure with the four, 1/4-20 thread cut- ting screws. 11.2 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.
- Page 12 11.3 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. 11.4 To Attach Handle: Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.
- Page 13 The purpose of a GFCI outlet is to quickly stop the flow of electricity in the event a ground fault occurs on the device plugged into the battery charger’s GFCI outlet. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) can help prevent electrical shock or electrocution.
- Page 14 6 VOLT when charging, testing or starting 6 volt systems. 13.3 TOUCh-PAd CONTROLS With your charger connected to the vehicle and power source, the battery voltage (6 or 12 volt) selected, and the power turned ON, select either AU- TOMATIC or MANUAL charge and the rate at which you want to charge your battery (2, 20, or 60 amp).
- Page 15 If you do not set a time, the charger will run for the maximum time. After selecting the charge rate and proper time, the charger will start charging after a short delay. To see how much time remains during the charging process, touch the TIME pad.
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Page 16: Calculating Charge Time
(Engine Start) WAIT Wait until the charger is ready before cranking again FULL Battery is charged (Automatic mode) Time has expired (Manual or Timer mode) Hour(s) CHK BATT There is a problem with the battery or connections Too high a charging rate; lower rate to continue CALCULATING ChARGE TIME 14.1 The Chart Method... - Page 17 BATTERY SIZE/RATING SMALL Motorcycle, gar- BATTERIES den, tractor, etc. 200 - 315 CCA CAR/TRUCKS 315 - 550 CCA 550 - 1000 CCA MARINE/DEEP CYCLE 14.2 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.
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Page 18: Using Engine Start Feature
1 1/2 hours at the 50-Amp charge rate using the above example. USING ThE ENGINE START FEATURE Your battery charger can be used to jump-start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions when using the ENGINE START feature. - Page 19 NOTE: The GFCI outlet should not be used while the Charger is in the Engine Start Mode. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 16.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger (see sections 6.7 or 7.6). 16.2 After use, use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case.
- Page 20 Wait 4 minutes before next crank. Continue charging battery for two more hours. If problem continues, call Sears Service Center. Continue charging battery. Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord. Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if left connected. If...
- Page 21 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.
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