Sears DieHard 200.71460 - Manual (Page 13)

Using the engine start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jump-start your
car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on
how to use the engine start feature.
1. Set the VOLT/AMP SELECTOR and timer switches
to the OFF position. Then foliow the instructions for
how to connect the charger to the battery in the
section “Charging your battery in the vehicle.”
2. Plug in the charger and set the VOLT/AMP SELEC­
TOR switch — either to the “12 Volt, 250 Amp,
Start” or the “6 Volt, 60 Amp/125 Amp, Start”
position. Be sure the match the battery’s voltage.
3. Crank the engine for no more than five seconds. If
the engine does not start, wait four minutes before
cranking again.
4. During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is
severely exhausted, charge the battery for about
five minutes before cranking the engine.
5. If the engine still does not start, charge the battery
for five more minutes before cranking it again for
five seconds.
6. After the engine starts, unplug the charger power
cord from the outlet. Then turn the VOLT/AMP
SELECTOR switch to the OFF position before
disconnecting the battery leads.
IMPORTANT: Do not try to start the engine without a
battery in it. Doing so can damage the vehicle’s
electrical system.
If the engine cranks but does not start, the problem is
not the starting system but something else with the
vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other
problem has been identified and corrected.
Maintenance and care
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery
charger working properly for years.
1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished
charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have
come in contact with the clamps to prevent
corrosion.
2. Coil the input and output cords neatly when
storing the charger. The cords can be wrapped
around the handle of the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords and
charger.
3. Occasional cleaning of the case with a soft cloth
will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corro­
sion.
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