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DieHard 2871222 Operator's Manual

12v battery charger & engine starter
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
12V Battery Charger & Engine Starter
Model No.
71222
28
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
before Every Use of this Product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
0099001078-03

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 12V Battery Charger & Engine Starter Model No. 71222 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before Every Use of this Product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 0099001078-03...
  • Page 2 3 years from the date of purchase, return it to any DieHard outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word.
  • Page 4 RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. 1.10 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER. 1.11 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow all instructions in this manual and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.

  • Page 5: Charger Location

    3.5 Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge. 3.6 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage is correct for your battery.

  • Page 6: Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle

    6.6 For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle frame or engine block at a distance away from the battery.

  • Page 7: Features /Control Panel

    9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger. 10. FEATURES /CONTROL PANEL 1. Ammeter 2. Battery Type Selector Switch 3. Charge Rate Selector Switch 4. Battery Clips 5. Full Charge LED Setting the controls All of the controls for your charger are located on the front of the charger.
  • Page 8 Avoid using the maintenance setting to charge a large battery. NOTE: The maintain mode technology utilized in DieHard chargers allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time. However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive current draws.
  • Page 9 Using the 50 Amp Engine Start feature Your battery charger can be used to jumpstart your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature. Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging your battery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.

  • Page 10: Calculating Charge Time

    12. CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 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. CCA = Cold Cranking Amps RC = Reserve Capacity Ah = Amp hour NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    15. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION The charger will not turn on. Charger is not plugged in. Plug the charger into an AC outlet. No power at the receptacle. Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet. Poor electrical connection. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait 10 seconds, then plug it back in.

  • Page 12: Before Returning For Repairs

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Short or no start cycle when Drawing more than 50 amps. Crank time varies with the cranking engine. amount of current drawn. Failure to wait 3 minutes Wait 3 minutes of rest time between cranks. before the next crank. Battery may be severely Charge for 10 to 15 minutes discharged.

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