Diehard 200.71220 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

DieHard.

BATTERY CHARGER/MAINTAINER

1.5 Amp
Fully Automatic

Float-Mode Monitoring

Model No.

200.71220

CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions
Before Every Use of this Product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Sears_ Roebuck and Cov Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U.S.A.

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Warranty .................................................................................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................ 3

Personal Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 4

Before using your Battery Charger ....................................................................... 5

Quick disconnect harness ........................................................................... 5

Plugging _tin ................................................................................................ 5

Using an extension cord .............................................................................. 5

Preparing your battery to be charged ................................................................... 6

Using your Battery Charger .................................................................................... 6

Setting Controls ........................................................................................... 6

Charging your battery ............................................................................................. 7

Inside vehicle ............................................................................................... 7

Outside vehicle ............................................................................................ 7

Operating Instructions ............................................................................................ 8

Maintenance and care ............................................................................................. 9

Please read this Owner's Manual before using your Battery Charger

The 71220 Automatic Battery Charger/Maintainer offers features to accommodate the

needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will show you how to use your

charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precau-
tions carefully.

For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the U,S.A. 7 am

to 4:30 pm CST Monday through Friday.

1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764).

For repair parts or the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME(R) (1-800-469-4663).

FULLTHREEYEAR WARRANTY

If, within three years from the date of purchase, this battery charger fails due to a
defect in materials or workmanship, return the charger to the piece of purchase and it

will be replaced free of charge.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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WARNING:Toreducetherisk of

explosion, explosive gases, or injury
while using your battery charger, follow
the precautions listed below:

• Read all instructions and cautions

printed on the battery charger,
battery, and vehicle or equipment

using battery.

• Use charger only on lead-acid type
rechargeable batteries, such as those

used in cars, trucks, tractors, air-
planes, vans, RV'a, trolling motors,
etc. This charger is not intended to

supply power to a low voltage
electrical system.

• Use only attachments recommended
or sold by manufacturer. The use of

attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shock, or injury.

• Do not disassemble charger. Take it

to a qualified service professional if
service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may resuif in fire or

electrical shock.

• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the charger from the outlet

before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning.

• Always charge battery in a well

ventilated area.

• Battery chargers get hot during

operation and must have proper
ventilation. Air needs to flow around

entire charger.

• Do not set charger on flammable

materials like carpeting, upholstery,
paper, cardboard, etc. Charger may

damage leather and melt plastic and
rubber.

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• Place charger as far away from the
battery being charged as the charger

cables will permit.

• Do not expose charger to rain or

snow.

• Never charge a frozen battery. If
battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes

frozen, bring battery into a warm area
to thaw before you begin charging.

• Never allow battery acid to drip on
charger when reading specific gravity

or filling battery.

• Never set a battery on top of the
charger.

• Never place charger directly above
battery being charged. The gases

from the battery will corrode and

damage the charger.

• Never use charger for charging dry-

cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances like radios,
stereos, remote controls, etc. These
batteries may burst and cause

personal injury.

• Never touch the battery clamps

together when the charger is on. You

will cause a spark.

• Never operate charger if it has

received a hard blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged. Take itto a

qualified professional for inspection
and repair.

• Be sure to position the charger power

cord to prevent it from being stepped
on, tripped over, or damaged.

• Never pull out the plug by the cord

when unplugging the charger. Pulling
on the cord may cause damage to the

cord or the plug.

• Do not operate the charger if it has a
damaged power cord or plug. Have

the cord replaced.