Craftsman 28.71219 Owner's Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Battery Charger
Model No.
28.71219
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
before Every Use of this Product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
0099000999-03
DIEHARD THREE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this
DieHard product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 3
years from the date of purchase, return it to any DieHard outlet in the United
States for free replacement.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS,
CALL TOLL-FREE FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM CT
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: 1-800-732-7764
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION
MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to
use your charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and
follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual
contains important safety and operating instructions. The safety
messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word, a
message and an icon.
The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator
or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in moderate or minor injury to the
operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the equipment or
vehicle or property damage.
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
before handling.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – 1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
Keep out of reach of children.1.1
Do not expose the charger to rain or 1.2
snow.
Use only recommended attachments. 1.3
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger manufacturer may result in a risk of re, electric shock
or injury to persons or damage to property.
To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by 1.4
the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely 1.5
necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a
risk of re and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used,
make sure:
That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same •
number, size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.
That the extension cord is properly wired and in good •
electrical condition.
That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of •
the charger as specied in section 8.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the 1.6
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply
turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; have 1.7
the cord or plug replaced immediately by a qualied service
person. (Call customer service at 1-800-732-7764.)
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been 1.8
dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied
service person. (Call customer service at 1-800-732-7764.)
Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualied service 1.9
person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly
may result in a risk of re or electric shock. (Call customer
service at 1-800-732-7764.)
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RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-1.10
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 the risk of a battery explosion, follow these 1.11
instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer
and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the
vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these
products and on the engine.
This charger employs parts, such as switches and circuit 1.12
breakers, that tend to produce arcs and sparks. If used in a
garage, locate this charger 18 inches or more above oor level.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the 2.1
vicinity of a battery or engine.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, 2.2
bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a
lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a shortcircuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to
metal, causing a severe burn.
Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool 2.3
onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or
other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is 2.4
not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system
other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use this battery
charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause
injury to persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.2.5
NEVER overcharge a battery.2.6
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Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you 2.7
work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid 2.8
contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety 2.9
goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while
working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately 2.10
wash the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye,
immediately ood the eye with cold running water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention right away.
If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of 2.11
eggs or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical
attention immediately.
PREPARING TO CHARGE3.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE
SULFURIC ACID.
If it is necessary to remove the battery 3.1
from the vehicle to charge it, always remove
the grounded terminal rst. Make sure all of
the accessories in the vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the 3.2
battery is being charged.
Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During 3.3
cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact
with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to
neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion.
Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the 3.4
level specied by the battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For
a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated
lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, 3.5
battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery
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