Microprocessor controlled, fully automatic operation battery charger with engine starter plus battery and alternator tester (16 pages)
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SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. 200.71310 10/2/60 FULLY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER ENGINE STARTER 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.
Table Of Contents Using Your Battery Charger ........Warranty ..............Important Safety Instructions ........Setting the controls ..........Parts ................. Charging your battery ..........Before Using Your Battery Charger ......Calculating charge time ......... Plugging it in ............Using the engine start feature ....... Maintenance and care ...........
Important Safety Instructions - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Read all instructions and cautions printed on the • Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment service professional if service or repair is required. 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 _ar= 71310 Item Description part Number CaseCover 3799001420 Heatsink/Diode A sm 2299000848S CaseBottom 3799001410...
Before Using Your Battery Charger It is important to understand your charger's requirements. This section will tell you about your charger's electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging. Plugging it in I 111_ Electrical Shock Hazard Be sure that power cord fits properly into outlet. If not, have a qualified technician install a proper outlet.
Using Your Battery Charger To obtain the best results from your battery charger, you must know how to use it properly. This section will tell you how to set the controls, how to charge a battery in or out of a vehicle, and how to use the charger to help start an engine.
AMMETER: The ammeter indicates the measured amount of amperes being drawn by the battery. When you first start charging a battery, the reading will be high, with the needle near 10 using the 10 amp charging rate. DC AMPS • In the MANUAL setting, as the battery charges, the needle will fall to about 4 or 5 amps, indicating a charged battery.
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6. Connect theclampto thebattery postandtwistor rockbackandforthto makea solidconnection. Thiswill helpkeepthe clamps from slipping off the posts and causing sparks. 7. For automatic charging, select AUTOMATIC DEEP CYCLE or AUTOMATIC REGULAR as a charge type then select a charge rate. The charger will stop charging when the battery is fully charged.
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 wilt take to bring a battery to full charge. • Nil means that the charger setting is NOT First, identify where your battery fits into the chart.
Using the engine start feature Your battery charger can be used to jump start your 4. After the engine starts, unplug the charger power cord from the AC outlet. Then disconnect the car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature.
Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a )ossible solution if a problem occurs. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS =ROBLEM Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps No ammeter reading. Clamps not making good connection, and posts are clean.
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SEe/ARS 10/2160 FULLY AUTOMATIC OWNER'S BATTERY CHARGER MANUAL ENGINE STARTER Model No. 200.71310 Forinformation abouttroubleshooting Call t oll-free from anywhere in theU.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 Sears Repair.,,..._...