Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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Please read this Owner???s Manual before using your Battery Charger.

The Sears model 200.71450, Manual Battery Charger/Tester/Engine Starter, offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or commercial use. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.

Warranty

FULL THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

If, within three years from the date of purchase this battery charger fails due to a defect in materials or work- manship, simply RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Important Safety Instructions

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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 Sears 71450

Wiring diagram

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Before Using Your Battery Charger

It is important to prepare your charger for use. This section will tell you how to assemble the charger, ground and connect the power cord, and prepare to charge a battery.

Assembling your charger

It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these instructions for easy assembly.

To attach the axle assembly:

1.Remove charger from packing materials and place upside down on a flat surface. Attach mounting foot and secure with the two 1??4-20 thread cutting screws.

2.Hold axle upright on floor or work surface. Then, using a hammer, tap one of the plastic hubs onto the top end of the axle. Be sure to tap the hub on straight. Slide both wheels onto the axle with the hubs facing inward.

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3.Tap the other axle cap onto the opposite end of the axle and place the axle assembly onto the bottom of the charger. Place one end of the 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.

To attach the handle:

Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels. Remove the two top screws from each side of the charger and align with the screw holes on the handle. Attach the handle using the same screws.

Plugging it in

???! WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Be sure that power cord fits properly into outlet. If not, have a qualified technician install a proper outlet. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided.

Improper connection can result in electrical shock.

Your charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electrical shock.

Your charger is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a ground- ing plug designed to be used on a 120 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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A TEMPORARY adapter may be used to connect the charger to a two-pole outlet if a properly grounded outlet is not available. Use the adapter ONLY until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.

DANGER: Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The green colored grounding clip of the adapter must be attached by a screw to a properly grounded outlet. If unsure whether outlet is properly grounded, contact a professional electrician. If neces- sary, replace the original outlet cover screw with a longer one that will secure the grounding clip to the outlet cover and make a ground connection to the grounded outlet.

Using an extension cord

The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, please make sure that you follow these guidelines:

???Make sure the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of the plug on the charger.

???Use only 3-conductor (grounded) extension cord when necessary.

???Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

???Use the recommemnded minumum AWG (American Wire Gauge) to be sure that wire size is large enough for the rating of the charger.

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Preparing your battery to be charged

It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery.

???Make sure that you have a 12 volt or 6 volt lead-acid battery. Set the volt/amp selector switch to match the voltage rating of the battery to be charged.

???Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes.

???If you have a battery with removable cell caps, if required, add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level indicated by the manu- facturer. This will help purge excessive gases from the cells. Be careful not to overfill. If you have a sealed battery without cell caps, no action is neces- sary. Continue to the next step listed below.

???Take time to read all battery manufacturer???s specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge.

???Wear safety glasses. See additional "Personal Safety Precautions" on page 2.

???Be sure that the area around the battery is well ventilated while it is being charged. If ventilation is poor, gas can be manually blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.

???If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. A spark may be caused if all accessories in the vehicle are not completely turned off.

NOTE: A marine battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore.

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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, and how you can charge a battery while it is still in the vehicle, or you can remove it and then charge it. Follow the instructions below depending on how you choose to charge your battery.

Setting the controls

All the controls for your charger are located on the front of the unit. Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery.

VOLT/AMP SELECTOR:

The volt/amp selector switch allows you to select an amp charge rate and battery voltage type to match your charging needs. Read the following operating instructions for making the proper settings for charging a battery and using the engine start feature.

TIMER:

The timer is designed to allow your battery to be charged for a designated amount of time. To accu- rately charge your battery, you must know the size of the battery in ampere hours or reserve capacity in minutes, as well as the state of charge. Since this information is often not known, the timer limit is set at 2.25 hours. This will help prevent the battery from overcharging to a point where it can be damaged. If you do not know the charge state of your battery, it is best to start out with the timer set at one hour or less.

HOLD feature:

This position overrides the timer, allowing the charger to continue charging for over 2.25 hours. This feature is most often used when the charging rate is 2 or

15 amps. Using this feature requires you to monitor the charging and to stop the charger when the battery is fully charged. Otherwise, charger will not stop and may cause damage to your battery.

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 around 50 or ???START??? when the selector is in the 50 amp charge position. As the battery becomes charged, the reading will decrease to 15 or 20 amps at full charge. This will be your indicator to stop charging. With the selector switch set to the 15 amp position, the meter should display 15 amps for a discharged battery and 7-8 amps when the battery is fully charged.

If you are using the 2 amp charge rate, you may see little or no activity by the needle.

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The ???START??? area of the ammeter indicates a high rate of current being drawn by the battery. For example, when cranking an engine, the needle will be at the far right side of the ???START??? area since the starter will be drawing up to 225 amps from the charger.

VOLTMETER:

To obtain an accurate reading of your battery???s voltage before you charge, use the voltmeter as follows:

1.Set the timer to the OFF position, put the voltage selector switch at 12 or 6 VOLT according to the battery you are testing, and then connect the charger as indicated in ???Charging your battery in the vehicle??? on page 10. Charger does not have to be plugged into an outlet.

2.If a battery has recently been charged or in a vehicle that has been run recently, you may want to turn your headlights on for a few minutes before you read the meter so as not to get a false reading from a surface charge. Then shut lights off, read the meter, and follow the convenient color coding.

ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR TEST

1.Set the volt/amp selector switch to the OFF position.

2.Set the battery test switch to 6 or 12 volts.

3.Set the timer switch to the OFF position.

4.With the charger off, and the clamps properly hooked up to the battery, start the engine and while it is at a fast idle, read the charging system meter. The battery should be in a good state of charge before doing this test.

5.The volt meter is divided into three color zones:

A.Green and Lighter Green ??? Charging system is good.

B.Yellow ??? Alternator output is low.

C.Red ??? Charging system is bad.

NOTE: If meter needle points to Red or Yellow, the charging system may have loose fan belts, defective voltage regulator or alternator. Additional tests may be required to find the exact cause. Take the vehicle to a qualified service center.

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Charging your battery outside the vehicle:

1.Remove battery from vehicle, making sure to dis- connect grounded terminal first with all power turned off to the vehicle.

REMEMBER: A marine battery should be removed and charged on shore unless special equipment designed for marine use is available. Hydrogen gas emissions can create an explosion if battery is charged on board your boat.

2.Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case: POSITIVE (POS,P,+) and NEGATIVE (NEG,N,???).

NOTE: On top-post batteries, the positive battery terminal usually has a larger diameter than the negative one.

3.Connect the red (POSITIVE) charger clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery. Be sure to rock the clip back and forth to make a solid connection.

4.Attach a 6-gauge (AWG) or a 4-gauge (SAE) insu- lated battery cable of at least 24-inches in length to the NEGATIVE battery post. This cable will provide a safer connection because any arcing and sparking will not occur directly over the battery. (The battery cable is not provided with the charger, but may be purchased at most automotive accessory outlets.)

5.Take the other end of the 6-gauge (AWG) or a 4-gauge (SAE) insulated 24-inch cable and, standing as far away from the battery as possible, connect the black (NEGATIVE) charger clamp to the free end of the cable. Be sure to rock the clamp back and forth to make a solid connection.

IMPORTANT: Wear safety glasses and face away from battery while you are making the final connection.

6.Set the VOLT/AMP SELECTOR switch and TIMER to the OFF position. Next plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

7.Set the TIMER to the desired charge time, from 30- 135 minutes. If more than 135 minutes of charging time is needed the hold position can be used. When using the HOLD feature the battery being charged must be monitored closely to avoid over charging.

8.Set the VOLT/AMP SELECTOR to the desired charge position. (See ???CHARGE RATE??? chart on page 12 for correct settings.)

9.When battery is fully charged, the ammeter pointer will be in the farthest left position and the voltmeter pointer will be in the green area of the meter.

10.When the battery is fully charged, turn timer knob to the OFF position, then unplug the charger power cord. Stand away from battery and remove the charger clamps from the NEGATIVE end of the cable first, then from the POSITIVE post.

11.Clean and store the battery charger.

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Using the engine start feature

Maintenance and Care

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.

1.Clean the clamps each time you are finished charg- ing. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.

2.Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. The cords can be wrapped over the handle of the charger. This will prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.

3.Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.

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Troubleshooting

Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a possible solution if a problem occurs.

If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...

call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.

1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764)

7 am to 4:30 pm CST Monday through Friday

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