DieHard 28.71219 Operator'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.
00-99-000999/01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 3
PREPARING TO CHARGE 4
CHARGER LOCATION 5
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 6
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED
IN VEHICLE 6
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS
OUTSIDE VEHICLE 8
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS 9
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9
FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11
BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIMES 14
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 16
TROUBLESHOOTING 16
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 17
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 – The 71219 offers a wide range of
features to accommodate your needs. 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.
Safety messages in this manual contain two different type styles.
Unnumbered type states the hazard.•
Numbered type states how to avoid the hazard.•
The icon gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE 1.
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 snow.1.2
Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment 1.3
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.)
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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.)
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS 1.10
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 vicinity of a 2.1
battery or engine.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, 2.2
necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery.
A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high
enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a
severe burn.
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