Schumacher Automatic XM1-5 - Manual (Page 14)

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PROBLEM POSSiBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTiON
Charger will not
turn on when
properly connected.
(continued)
Battery is defective.
Reverse connections at
battery. CONNECTED
LED is not lit.
Have the battery
checked.
Unplug the charger
and correct the lead
connections.
CHARGING LED is
flashing.
Indicates the charger
is in abort mode.
See “Aborted Charge”
in the OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Section.
Battery clips do not
spark when touched
together.
The charger is
equipped with an
auto-start feature. It will
not supply current to
the battery clips until
a battery is properly
connected. Unlike
traditional chargers,
the clips will not spark
if touched together.
No problem, this is a
normal condition.
BEFORE RETURNiNG FOR REPAiRS 17.
When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery 17.1
is capable of accepting a normal charge. Double check all
connections, the AC outlet for a full 120-volts, the charger clips for
correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables
to the clips and from the clips to the battery system. The clips must
be clean.
When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not 17.2
draw the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous
and damaging to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it
can effectively use in recharging.
When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read 17.3
the complete manual and call the customer service number for
information that will usually eliminate the need for return.