OWNER'S MANUAL

BATTERY CHARGER
6012012 Amp
Fully Automatic

275/125 AMP
ENGINE STARTER
With Battery Tester and
GFCl Outlets

Model No.
200.71234

CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.

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

00-99=000539/0206
Table Of Contents
Warranty .................................................................... 1 Using Your Battery Charger ..................................... 7
important Safety instructions ................................. 2 Setting the controls .............................................. 7
Parts .......................................................................... 3 Charging your battery .......................................... 9
Wiring Diagram ........................................................ 3 Calculating charge times .................................... 11
Before Using Your Battery Charger ........................ 4 Using the engine start feature ............................ 12
Assembling your charger ..................................... 4 Maintenance and care ....................................... 12
Plugging it in ........................................................ 5 Troubleshooting ..................................................... 13
Using the GFCI outlets ........................................ 6
Using an extension cord ....................................... 6
Preparing your battery to be charged .................. 6

Please read this Manual before using your Battery Charger

The DieHard model 71234 Automatic Battery Charger/Engine Starter and Battery Tester with GFCI outlets,
offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual
will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and
precautions carefully.

For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm Central
Time Monday through Friday.
1-800-S EA RS-64 (1-800-732-7764).

Warranty
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 DEHARD 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.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
important Safety instructions
- SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS -

* Read all instructions and cautions printed on the * Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a
battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment qualified service professional if service or repair
using battery. is required. Incorrect assembly may result in fire
* Use charger only on lead-acid type rechargeable or electrical shock.
batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, * To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the
tractors, airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc. charger from the outlet before attempting any
This charger is not intended to supply power to a maintenance or cleaning.
low voltage electrical system other than in an * Always charge battery in a well ventilated area.
automotive application.
* Use only attachments recommended or sold by
manufacturer. The use of attachments not recom-
mended by the manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shock, or injury.

Help us help you * Wear complete eye and clothing protection when
working with lead-acid batteries.
Remember:
* Be sure that someone is within range of your voice
* Place charger as far away from battery being
to come to your aid if needed while you work with or
charged as the charger cables will permit. are near a lead-acid battery.
* Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
* Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for
* Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid use in case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or
(electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring battery into a clothing, if this happens, wash immediately with
warm area to thaw before you begin charging. soap and water. Then get medical attention.
* Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when * Avoid touching your eyes while working with a
reading specific gravity or filling battery. battery. Acid particles (corrosion) may get into your
* Never set a battery on top of the charger. eyes. if this occurs, flush eyes immediately with
* Never place charger directly above battery being running cold water for at least tO minutes. Then
charged. The gases from the battery will corrode immediately get medical attention.
and damage the charger. * Remove all personal metal items from your body,
* Never use charger for charging dry-cell batteries such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches
that are commonly used with home appliances. while working with a lead-acid battery. A battery can
These batteries may burst and cause personal produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a
injury. ring (or the like) to metal, causing a severe burn.

* Never touch the battery clamps together when the * Take care not to drop any metal tool or metal object
charger is energized. onto the battery. This may spark or short circuit the
battery or another electrical device that may cause
* Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow,
an explosion.
been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Take it to a
qualified professional for inspection and repair. * Always operate your battery charger in an open,
well ventilated area.
* Be sure to position the charger power cord to
prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over, or * Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity
damaged. of the battery or engine. Batteries generate explo-
sive gases.
* Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging
the charger. Pulling on the cord may cause damage * Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking
to the cord or the plug. soda before attempting to clean up.

* Do not operate the charger if it has a damaged , WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with this
power cord or plug. Have the cord replaced.
product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known
Personal Safety Precautions to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
For your own personal safety, please follow the after handling.
following precautions:
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 DieHard 71234

ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

1 Plastic Top 3799004100

2 Rocker Switch SPST 0499000050
3 Rocker Switch DPDT 0499000053

4 Control Board Assembly 2299001465

5 Faceplate 0899002622
6 Handle 3599000262

7 Receptacle, GFCI, 15A 0099000587

8 Circuit Breaker 3999000108

9 Positive (RED) Cable w/clamps 3899001165

10 Negative (BLACK) Cable w/clamps 3899001164
1! Power Cord 90026177

12 Power Board/Heatsink Assembly 2299001467

13 Transformer 93026585
14 Fan Motor 0099000604

15 Hardware Kit 2299001078

16 Wheel 0099000120

17 Handle Grip 0399000018

18 Mounting Foot 1199005112
19 Axle 0099000066
20 Owner's Manual 0099000539

Wiring Diagram

POS, (RED) 8AT, CABLE

3899001165
SENSE WERE

CIRCUIT
BREAKER SCR MODULE ASS'Y
3999000108
229900_467

I NEG, (BLACK) BAT CABLE

3899001164
Before Us" Your Battery arger
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.

PARTS: TOOLS NEEDED:

Two, 10-32 thread cutting 3/8" wrench

screws (for mounting foot)

Two, 1/4-20 thread cutting 5/16" wrench

sorews (for wheels)
Two wheels Hammer
One axle Phillips screwdriver

Two axle caps

Two axle brackets
One handle

One handle grip

One mounting foot

Attach Foot:
Remove charger from packing materials and place
charger on its side. Attach mounting foot and secure
with the two, 1/4-20 thread cutting screws provided.

Axle Assembly:
Hold axle upright on floor or work surface. Then, using
a hammer, tap one of the axle caps 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. Tap the other axle cap onto the
opposite end of the axle and place the axle assembly
onto the bottom of the charger.
continued on next page
AxleAssembly(continued):
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 each bracket
using the two, 10-32 thread cutting screws provided.

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Handle:

Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.
Remove the two top screws from each side of the
charger. Slide handle grip over handle tubing. Align the
handle so the screw holes are aligned with the screw
holes on each side of the wheel charger. Attach
handle using the same screws.

Plugging it in

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.
A 3-Prong Grounded Wail Outlet
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 120V circuit. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that has been This Battery Charger includes GFC[ protected outlets.
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all Proper grounding is required for correct GFCI opera-
local codes and ordinances. tion.
Using the GFC| Outlet
• This charger includes two - GFCI (Ground Fault 4. Push the "Reset" button, again. The light or other
Circuit Interrupter) outlets located on its back. The product should go "ON" again.
purpose of a GFCI outlet is to quickly stop the flow of
NOTE: If the light or other product remains "ON" when
electricity in the event a ground fault occurs on the
the "Test" button is pushed, the GFCI is not working
device plugged into the battery charger's GFCl outlet.
properly and should not be used. Call Customer
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) can help
Service at 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764).
prevent electrical shock or electrocution.
The power cord must be plugged into a 3-prong
• The GFCI outlets provide auxiliary power to 120V
grounded 120V AC wall outlet for the GFCI opera-
devices that require less than 15 amps.
tion to function. Ground fault circuit interrupters
The GFCl must be tested before each use. To test: (GFCl) can help prevent electrical shock or electro-
1. Push the "Reset" button located on the GFCI cution.
receptacle, first to assure normal GFCI operation. If you are charging a battery, the GFCI outlet should
2. Plug a nightlight (with an "ON/OFF' switch) or be limited to 3 amps of current draw until the charg-
other product (such as a lamp) into the GFCI ing functions are complete.
receptacle and turn the The GFCI outlet should not be used while the
GFCI OUTLET
product "ON." charger is in the ENGINE START mode.
3. Push the "Test" button If using both GFCI outlets at the same time, the
located on the GFCI recep- amperage cannot exceed 15 amps of both devices
tacle. The nightlight or other combined.
product should go "OFF." 'TEST
Button Button

Using an extension cord

The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If • Use the recommended minimum AWG (American
you must use an extension cord, please make sure Wire Gauge) to be sure that wire size is large
that you follow these guidelines: enough for the rating of the charger.
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.
Length of Cord, in Feet 25 50 100 150
Use only 3-conductor (grounded) extension cord
when necessary. AWG* Size of Cord 14 12 10 8
Check that the extension cord is properly wired and •AWG=Amedcan Wire Gauge

in good electrical condition.

Preparing your battery to be charged

It is important that you read and follow these guide- cell caps while charging, and recommended rates
lines while you are preparing to charge your battery. of charge.
Make sure that you have a 12 volt or 6 volt lead-acid • Wear safety glasses. See additional "Personal
battery. Set the volt/amp selector switch to match Safety Precautions" on page 2.
the voltage rating of the battery to be charged. Be sure that the area around the battery is well
• Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep ventilated while it is being charged. If ventilation is
corrosion from getting in or around your eyes or on poor, any gases emitted from the battery can be
your hands. manually blown away by using a piece of cardboard
or other non-metallic material as a fan.
If you have a battery with removable cell caps, if
required, add distilled water to each cell until the If it is necessary to remove the battery from the
battery acid reaches the level recommended by the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded
manufacturer. This will help purge excessive gases terminal from the battery first. A spark may be
from the cells. Be careful not to overfill. If you have a caused if all accessories in the vehicle are not
sealed battery without cell caps, no action is neces- completely turned off.
sary. Continue to the next step listed below.
NOTE: A marine battery installed in a boat must be
Take time to read all battery manufacturer's specific removed and charged on shore.
precautions, such as removing or not removing
 s" Your Battery er
For best results from your battery charger, learn to use it properly. This section tells how to set the controls,
charge a battery in or out of the vehicle, use the ENGINE START feature and test the battery.

Setting the controls

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

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH POWER

Make sure your charger is OFF when connecting or
disconnecting your charger from the vehicle and power
source. Turn your charger ON only when it is con-
nected to the vehicle and plugged into a 3-prong 6V
grounded wall outlet. 2v
BATTERY VOLTAGE SELECT BATTE RY
When charging, testing or starting 12 volt systems,
select 12 VOLT. Select 6 VOLT when charging,
testing or starting 6 volt systems.

TOUCH-PAD CONTROLS • MANUAL: When first turned on, the charger will be
With your charger connected to the vehicle and power in the Manual mode - there will be no need to select
source, the battery voltage (6 or 12 volt) selected, and MANUAL. Select a charge rate and time. The
the power turned ON, select either AUTOMATIC or charger will start charging after a short delay, it will
MANUAL charge and the rate at which you want to stop charging only when the selected time or
charge your battery (2, 20, or 60 amp). maximum time is up. For this reason, it is iMPOR-
TANT to check the charger frequently to avoid
• AUTO (Automatic): When first turned ON, the
overcharging the battery. While charging, the
charger will be in the Manual mode. Touch the
METER will show battery voltage. To see how much
AUTO pad and either the 2, 20, or 60 AMP Charge
of the selected charge time is remaining, touch the
Rate Selector pad. Charging will start after a short
TiME pad. The METER will show the time and, after
delay. It will stop when the battery is fully charged.
a short delay, return to showing voltage. To see the
While charging, the METER will show battery
amount of amps being drawn by the battery, touch
voltage. Touch the VOLTS/AMPS pad to see the
the VOLTS/AMPS pad.
amount of amps being drawn by the battery.
• TIME: To select a charging time, you must be in the
MANUAL mode and have selected a charge rate.
Touch the TIME pad until the desired time shows on
the meter. The following chart shows the amount of
time available for each charge rate and the amount
of time, in hours, added for each touch of the TIME
pad.
\ \ \ PRESS
PRESS PRESS
ONE TiME TWO TIMES THREE TIMES
RATE I 2Amps ' 20Amps 60Amps
Maximum 18 Hours t0 Hours 5 Hours TOUCH "TIME" PAD TO ADD iNCREMENTS
Time
Increment t Hour t Hour 1/2 Hour
Settings

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.
• RESET: To stop charging or to change settings f-- • •

once charging has begun, touch the RESET pad.

Then proceed as if you've just turned on the DieHard
charger.
• VOLT/AMP: When the charger is turned on the OFF _ ON _ CHARGE RATE
LOW MED HtGN
METER will display battery voltage. Touch the POWER

LeMU
VOLTS/AMPS pad to display the charge rate in
amps.
6V_12V
• TESTER: To check the battery's state-of-charge
BATTERY
during charging, touch the RESET pad and then the 1

TESTER pad. The METER will show the voltage of

the battery. Wait about 5 minutes before taking a
reading. To continue charging, proceed as if you've
just turned the charger ON.
= ENGINE START: To use the starter feature to help
crank the engine of your vehicle, touch RESET,
MANUAL, and ENGINE START - in that order. Wait
for the display to show RDY. The ENGINE START
feature will deliver 275 amps to help crank a 12-volt
system or 125 amps to help crank a 6-volt system.
Crank the engine for no more than 5 seconds, if it
does not start, wait three minutes before cranking
again. During extremely cold weather, or if the
battery is severely exhausted, charge the battery for
about 5 minutes in the 60 AMP setting before
cranking the engine.

CAUTION: DO NOT try to crank an engine

without a battery installed. You may damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
,_ METER: Besides showing amps, volts, and time, the
meter displays information:
--A-- Charge Rate in amps

--V-- Voltage
MAN Charger is in Manual mode
AUTO Charger is in Automatic mode

RDY Charger is ready for cranking

(Engine Start)
WAIT Wait until the charger is ready before
cranking again
FULL Battery is charged (Automatic mode)
OFF Time has expired (Manual or
Timer mode)
HR Hour(s)
CHK BATT There is a problem with the battery or
connections

OL Too high a charging rate; lower rate

to continue

Charging Your Battery

NOTE: A marine (boat) boat battery must be removed chassis or engine block, away from the battery. Do
and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires not connect clamp to carburetor, fuel lines or
equipment specially designed for marine use. sheet metal parts.
IMPORTANT: Wear safety glasses and face away
from the battery while making connections.
Charging your battery in the vehicle: 6. Twist or rock clamps back and forth to make a
1. Arrange the power cord and charging leads solid connection. This will help make better
carefully in order to avoid damage that could be
contact and help keep them from slipping off and
caused by the hood, door, or moving engine parts. causing sparks.
2. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry clear of the 7. Make sure the POWER switch is set to the OFF
fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can
position. Next plug the power cord into a 3-prong
cause injury.
grounded 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
3. Check the polarity of the battery posts using the
identification marks on the battery case: POSI-
TIVE (POS, P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -).
4. Identify which battery post is grounded or con-
nected to the chassis. THE NEGATIVE POST IS
NORMALLY THE ONE THAT IS GROUNDED.
5. To charge a negative grounded post system:
Connect the red (POSITIVE) charger clamp to the
ungrounded POSITWE (POS, P, +) post of the
battery. Next, connect the black (NEGATIVE)
clamp to an unpainted, heavy metal part of the
chassis or engine block, away from the battery. Do
not connect clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or
sheet metal parts.
To charge a positive grounded post system:
Connect the black (NEGATIVE) charger clamp to
the ungrounded NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post of
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM
the battery. Then connect the red (POSITIVE)
clamp to an unpainted, heavy metal part of the
8. Forautomatic charging,touchAUTOthena 6. Make sure the POWER switch is set to the OFF
charge-ratepad2,20,or 60Amps.Thecharging position. Next plug the power cord into a grounded
willstopwhenthebatteryis fullycharged. AC outlet.
9. Formanualcharging,toucha chargeratepad 7. For automatic charging, touch AUTO then a
thenselecta chargetimeupto 18hours.If more charge-rate pad. The charger will quit when the
than18hoursofchargingtimeis needed,reset battery is fully charged.
thetimewhentheoriginaltimerunsout.Referto 8. For manual charging touch a charge rate pad then
theTimeChartin the"SettingtheControls"on select a charge time, up to 18 hours. If more than
page8 of "UsingyourBatteryCharger." 18 hours of charging time is needed, reset the
10.IntheMANUALmode,atthe60-Ampcharging time when the original time runs out. Refer to the
rate,theMETERwillshowa chargerateof 25to Time Chart in the "Setting the ControW' on page 8
30ampsor lesswhenthebatteryisat or nearfull of "Using Your Battery Charger Time Chart."
charge.Atthe20-Ampchargingrate,the METER 9. In the MANUAL mode at the 60-Amp charging
willshowa chargerateof8 to 10ampsor less rate, the METER will show a charge rate of 25 to
whenthebatteryis ator nearfullcharge. 30 amps or less when the battery is at or near full
Atthe2-Ampchargingrate,the METERwill charge. At the 20-Amp charging rate, the METER
showa chargerateof .75 to 1 amp when the will show a charge rate of 8 to 10 amps or less
battery is at or near full charge. when the battery is at or near full charge. At the 2-
11. TO AVOID OVERCHARGING in the Manual Amp charging rate, the METER will show a charge
mode, monitor the METER frequently. rate of .75 to 1 amp when the battery is at or near
12. When the battery is fully charged, turn the full charge.
POWER switch to the OFF position and unplug 10. TO AVOID OVERCHARGING in the Manual
the charger power cord from the wall outlet. Mode, monitor the METER frequently.
13. Facing away from the battery, remove the charger 11. When the battery is fully charged, turn the
clamps in this order: (1) from the chassis connec- POWER switch to the OFF position and unplug
tion and, (2) from the battery post or terminal. the charger power cord from the wall outlet.
14. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry 12. Stand away from battery and remove the charger
location. clamps from the NEGATIVE end of the cable first,
then from the POSITIVE post.
13. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry
Charging your battery outside the vehicle: location.
NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and
charged on shore. To charge it on board requires
equipment specially designed for marine use.
1. Remove the battery from vehicle, making sure to
disconnect grounded terminal first with all Negative
accessories and lights turned off in the vehicle. (-)
Positive
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 post 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 at least a 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery
cable of at least 24-inches in length to the
NEGATIVE battery post. This cable will provide a
safer connection because arcing and sparking will
occur away from the battery. (The battery cable is
not provided with the charger, but may be
purchased at most automotive accessory outlets.)
5. Standing as far away from the battery as possible,
connect the black (NEGATIVE) lead of the charger
to the free end of the cable. Rock the clamp to
make a solid connection, iMPORTANT: Wear
safety glasses and face away from the battery while
making this final connection.

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Calculating charge times
The Chart Method

Use the following table to more accurately determine • Marine, or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in
the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. Reserve Capacity (RC).
First, identify where your battery fits into the chart. NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOM-
• Small batteries -- motorcycles, garden tractors, etc. MENDED.
-- are usually rated in Ampere Hours (AH). For Find your battery's rating on the chart below and note
example: 6, 12, 32 AH etc. the charge time given for each charger setting. The
Batteries in cars and smaller trucks are usually rated times given are for batteries with a 50-percent charge
in Reserve Capacity (RC), Cold-Cranking Amps prior to recharging. Add more time for severely dis-
(CCA), or both. charged batteries.

SMALL Motorcycle, garden 6-12AH 2-4 NR NR

BATTERIES tractor, etc. 12 -32 AH 4-10 NR NR
200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 11 -14 60 - 90 min. 20 - 30 min.
CAR/TRUCKS 315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 14-18 90 - 120 min. 30 - 40 min.
550 - 1000 CCA 85 -190 RC 18 -35 2 - 3.5 hrs. 45 - 60 min.
80 RC 18 105 min. NR
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
140 RC 27 2 hrs, 45 min. NR
160 RC 3O 3.0 hrs. NR
180 RC 33 3.5 hrs. NR

The Hydrometer or Electronic Method To calculate time needed for a charge:

To find the time needed to fully charge your battery, • Find the percent of charge needed. (A battery at 50
determine the battery's charge level with a hydrometer percent charge that will be charged to 100 percent
or electronic Percent-of-Charge Tester. The following needs another 50 percent (.50).
table will help you convert hydrometer readings to • Multiply the Amp Hour rating by the charge needed
percent of charge values. (.50) and divide by the charger setting (2, 20 or 60
amps).
Multiply the result by 1.25 and you'll have the time
needed, in hours, to bring the battery to full charge.
Add one additional hour for a deep-cycle battery.
1.265 100% 0%
Example:
1.225 75% 25%
Amp Hour Ratinq x % of charqe needed x 1.25 = hours
1.155 25% 75% Charger Setting of
charge
1.120 0% 100%
100 (AH Rating) x .50 (charge needed) x 1.25 = 3.125
When you know the percent of charge and the Amp 20 (Charger Setting) hours
Hour (AH) rating of your battery, you can calculate the
approximate time needed to bring your battery to a full 100 x .50 = 2.5 x 1.25 = 3.125
charge. 20

To convert Reserve Capacity to Amp Hours, divide

Reserve Capacity by 2, and add 16: You would need to charge your lO0-Ampere Hour
Battery for a little more than 3 hours at the 20-Amp
Amp Hours = Reserve Capacit_L + 16
charge rate using the above example.
2
NOTE: The Reserve Capacity can be obtained from
the battery specification sheet or the owner's manual.

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Using the engine start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jump-start your 7. If the engine still does not start, charge the battery
car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions when for five more minutes before cranking it again for
using the ENGINE START feature. five seconds.
1. Set the POWER switch to the OFF position. Then 8. After the engine starts, unplug the charger power
follow the instructions for connecting the charger cord from the wall outlet. Then move the POWER
to the battery and power source in the section switch to the OFF position before disconnecting
"Charging a battery in the vehicle." from the battery.
2. Set the BATTERY switch to 6V or 12V to match
Important:
the battery's voltage. Do not try to start the engine without a battery in it.
3. Set the POWER switch to the ON position. The
You could cause damage to the electrical system.
METER display will show MAN (manual mode).
4. Touch RESET, MANUAL and ENGINE START If the engine does turn over, but never starts up, there
pads in that order. Wait for the display to show is not a problem with the starting system, there is a
RDY. The charger is now ready to have the engine problem somewhere else with the vehicle.
cranked.
STOP cranking the engine until the other problem has
5. Crank the engine for no more than 5 seconds. If
been diagnosed and corrected.
it does not start, wait 3 minutes. (The display will
show WAIT during this time and RDY when the NOTE: The GFCI outlet should not be used while the
time is up.) Charger is in the Engine Start Mode.
6. During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is
severely exhausted, charge the battery for about 5
minutes in 60 amp setting before cranking the
engine.

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
charging. 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 around
the handle of the charger. This will help prevent
accidental damage to the cords and charger.
3. Occasional cleaning of the case with a soft cloth
will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corro-
sion.

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

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS

No reading on the Clamps are not making a Check for poor connections at battery and frame. Make
Display. good connection. sure connecting points are clean.
No reading on AC cord and/or extension Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting
meter. Charger fan cord is loose. plug.
not working.
or No power at receptacle. Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
In MANUAL Mode, Shorted battery clamps. Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high.
circuit breaker in Check for shorted cables and replace if needed.
charger cycles on and Shorted battery. Have a Sears Service Center test the battery.
off with a clicking
sound. Charger leads reversed. Correct connections.
Charger set at the START Correct touch-pad settings.
position.
Short start cycle when Drawing more than 275 Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If
cranking engine. amps. (12V) cranking draws more than 275 amps, crank time may be
less than 5 seconds.
Failure to wait for 3 Wait until the METER displays RDY.
minutes (180 seconds)
between cranks.
Meter reads less Extension cord too long. Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord.
than selected charge
rate when charging Weak cell or sulfated Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if
a discharged battery. plate in battery. left connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have
it tested by a Sears Service Center.
Battery is only partially Continue to charge battery.
discharged.
Charger makes a loud Transformer laminations Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
buzz or hum. vibrate (buzz).
METER reading stays Battery severely Continue charging battery for two more hours. If
high. discharged. problem continues, call Sears Service at 1-800-SEARS-64.
Wrong battery voltage Make sure BATTERY Voltage Select switch is in proper
selected. 6 or 12 volt position.
A 120V device plugged The GFCI has "tripped". Reset the GFCI outlet by pressing the "RESET" button
into the GFCI outlet on the outlet face. See complete test procedure on page
will not operate. 6 for details.
The charger's AC power Make sure the charger's power cord or extension cord is
or extension cord is loose. connected to the AC wall outlet.
Devices exceed 15 amps Check for open (blown) fuse or circuit breaker supplying
of the battery charger. AC wall outlet.

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 Central Time Monday through Friday

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For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the
U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm Central Time Monday through Friday.
1-800=SEARS=64 (1-800=732-7764).

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