Sears 12V Battery Charger & Engine Starter 2871222 - Manual (Page 9)

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Charge Rate Selector Switch:
Use the Charge Rate Selector switch to select the charge rate setting you require.
OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS 11.
This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with
the assembly instructions before it is used.
The charger does not have an On/Off switch. The On and Off commands are controlled
by plugging the 71222 into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet only after the battery
connections have been made.
NOTE: Once the charger is plugged in, the battery clips are live. Make sure they are
properly connected to the battery before plugging the charger into the AC outlet or it
could cause a short circuit that may cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Charging
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working 1.
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
2.
Select the appropriate settings for your battery. 3.
Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8. Make sure to 4.
place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface like metal or concrete.
To disconnect the charger, reverse the above procedures.
5.
Automatic Operation
When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to a maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
Using the 50 Amp Engine Start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jumpstart your car if the battery is low. Follow these
instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature.
Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging your battery.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-
ventilated area.
Using the ENGINE START feature WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical system. NOTE: If you have
charged the battery and it still will not start your car, do not use the engine start feature,
or it could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
With the charger unplugged from the A.C. outlet, connect the charger to the battery 1.
following the instructions given in section 6: FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN
BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.
Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet.
2.
With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the 3.
charge rate selector switch to the engine start position.
Crank the engine until it starts or 10 seconds pass. If the engine does not start, wait
4.
3 minutes before cranking again. This allows the charger and battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the
battery for 5 minutes before cranking the engine.
If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 5 more minutes before attempting to 5.
crank the engine again.
After the engine starts, unplug the AC power cord before disconnecting the battery
6.
clips from the vehicle.
Clean and store the charger in a dry location.
7.
NOTE: If the engine does turn over but never starts, there is not a problem with the
starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the
engine until the other problem has been diagnosed and corrected.