Sears 28.71234 User Manual

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BATTERY ChARGING - AC CONNECTIONS

For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers:

8.1

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION

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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 AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet,

have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connec-

tion can result in a risk of an electric shock.
For grounded, cord-connected battery chargers with an input rating

8.2

less than 15 amperes and intended for use on a nominal 120-volt

circuit:

This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a

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

8.4. 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 recep-

tacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available.

The temporary 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.