DieHard 28.71221 Operator's Manual

DieHard 28.71221 Operator's Manual

12v manual battery charger

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
12V Manual Battery Charger
Model No.
28.71221
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.
00-99-001008/01

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 12V Manual Battery Charger Model No. 28.71221 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. 00-99-001008/01...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE ThIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SAVE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS – The 71221 offers a wide range of features to accommodate your needs. 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.
  • Page 4: Personal Precautions

    To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; have the cord or plug replaced immediately by a qualified service person.
  • Page 5: Preparing To Charge

    Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery. 2.10 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
  • Page 6: Dc Connection Precautions

    DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting all of the charger switches to the “off” position (if applicable) and removing the AC plug from the electrical outlet. Never allow the clips to touch each other. Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in sections 6 and 7.
  • Page 7: Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle

    FOLLOW ThESE STEPS WhEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEhICLE A SPARK NEAR ThE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE ThE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR ThE 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.
  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord: • 100 feet long or less - use a 16 gauge extension cord. • Over 100 feet long - use a 14 gauge extension cord. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger. FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL Ammeter Charge Rate Selector Switch...
  • Page 9: Calculating Charge Time

    Charging Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips. Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7. Select the appropriate settings for your battery. Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8.
  • Page 10: Moving And Storage Instructions

    MOVINg AND STORAgE INSTRUCTIONS 14.1 Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet. 14.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place. 14.3 Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables.
  • Page 11: Before Returning For Repairs

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION The charger is making an Circuit breaker is cycling. The settings may be wrong. audible clicking sound. Check the charger settings. Battery is defective. Have the battery checked. Shorted battery cables or Circuit breaker cycles when clips.

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