Sears 200.71991 User Manual

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BATTERY ChARGING - AC CONNECTIONS

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION

8.1

INSTRUCTIONS – Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric

shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged

into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances.
dANGER – Never alter the AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit the

outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An im-

proper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a

grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 8.3.

A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches

B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as

shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The tem-

porary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can

be installed by a qualified electrician.
dANGER – Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center

screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug ex

tending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet–

make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover

plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to

outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.