Sears 28.71234 User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The DieHard model 71234 Manual Bat-
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tery Charger, 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 as this manual contains im-
portant safety and operating instructions.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
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Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
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manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
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cord when disconnecting charger.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
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improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
an extension cord must be used, make sure:
That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and
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shape as those of plug on charger;
That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and;
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That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as speci-
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fied in Table 8.3.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug; take to a qualified
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service person. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64.)
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
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otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. (Call
customer service at: 800-SEARS-64.)
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when
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service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64.)
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempt-
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ing any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this
risk.
WARNING – RISK OF ExPLOSIvE GASES.
WORKING IN vICINITY OF A LEAd-ACId BATTERY IS dANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE ExPLOSIvE GASES dURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION. FOR ThIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE ThAT YOU FOLLOW ThE INSTRUCTIONS EACh TIME
YOU USE ThE ChARGER.
TO REdUCE RISK OF BATTERY ExPLOSION, FOLLOW ThESE
INSTRUCTIONS ANd ThOSE PUBLIShEd BY BATTERY MANUFAC-
IMPORTANT: REAd ANd SAvE ThIS SAFETY ANd INSTRUCTION MANUAL.