Sears 608.718571 User Manual

SEARS

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

608.718571

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

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Instructions

1 A P i 2 AMP 12 VOLT

AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

FOR 12 VOLT BATTERIES

Operation

Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois 60684 U.S.A. FORM_-135726

THIS MANUALWILLHELPYOUUSEYOURSEARSBATTERYCHARGER

SAFELYANDEFFICIENTLY

WARNING:WORKINGWITHORNEARLEADACIDBATTERIESIS DANGEROUS.BATTERIESCONTAINSULFURICACIDAND

PRODUCEEXPLOSIVEGASES.A BATTERYEXPLOSIONCOULDRESULTIN LOSSOF EYESIGHTOR SERIOUS
BURNS.PLEASEREADTHIS ENTIREMANUALCAREFULLYBEFOREUSINGYOURCHARGER.

...................................... ':' FULL12 MONTHWARRANTY,:"................... .'..

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j f, withintwelvemonthsfromdateof purchase,thisbatterychargerfailsdueto a defectin materialsorworkmanship, I

i simplyreturnittothenearestSearsstorethroughouttheUnitedStates,andSearswillrepairorreplaceit, freeof charge.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

L_ Sears,RoebuckandCompany,Dept. 698/731A, Sears IL 60684 I

Tower,Chicago,

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructionsapplicable to the use of battery charger model number

608.718571.

2. Donot exposecharger to rainor snow.

3. Useof an attachmentnot recommendedor soldby the batterychargermanufacturermayresult in a risk of fire, electricshock, or
injury of persons.

4. To reducerisk of damageto electricplugand cord, pull by plug rather than cordwhen disconnectingcharger.

5. An extensioncord shouldnotbeusedunlessabsolutelynecessary.Useof improperextensioncordcouldresult in a risk of fire or

electric shock. If extensioncordmust beused, makesure:
a. That pins on plug of extensioncordare the samenumber, size, and shapeof those of plugon charger;

b. That extensioncord is properly wired andin goodelectricalcondition; and

c. Thatwire in cordis propersizeasfollows:Minimum recommendedAWGwiresize forvariouslengthextensioncords usedwith

this charger:

Lengthof Cord, Feet 25 50 100 150
AWGSize 18 18 16 14

6. Donot operatechargerwith damagedcordor plug. Replacethem immediately.

7. Donot operatechargerif it hasreceiveda sharpblow, beendropped,or otherwisedamagedinanyway;take it tothenearestSears
ServiceCenter.

8. Donotdisassemblecharger; take it tothe nearestSearsServiceCenterwhen serviceor repairis required.Incorrectreassembly
may resultin a risk of electric shockor fire.

9. To reducerisk of electricshock, unplugcharger fromoutlet beforeattemptingany maintenanceor cleaning.Turningoff controls
will not reducethis risk.

PERSONALPRECAUTIONS

1. Removepersonalmetalitems such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces,and watcheswhenworking with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acidbatterycan produce a short circuit

current high enoughto weldjewelry to metal,causing a

severeburn.

2. Someoneshould bewithin range of your voiceor close

enoughto cometo your aidwhen you work neara lead-
acid battery.

3. Haveplenty of freshwaterandsoap nearbyin casebat-

tery acid contactsskin, clothingor eyes.

4. Wear completeeye protection and clothing protection.

Avoidtouching eyeswhile working nearbattery.

5. Clothingwill bedamagedif it comesin contactwith bat-

tery acid.

6. If batteryacidcontactsskinor clothing,washimmediate-

ly with soapand water. If acidcontactseyes,immediate-
ly flood eyes with running cold water for at least 15

minutesand get medicalattentionimmediately.

7. NEVERsmokeorallowaspark orflamein vicinityof bat-

tery or engine.

8. Beextracautiousto reduce risk ofdropping a metaltool
onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or
otherelectricalparts that maycauseexplosion.

9. Usechargerfor charginga LEAD-ACIDbatteryonly. It is

not intendedto supply powerto a low-voltageelectrical
systemother than in an automotiveapplication.Do not

use batterycharger for charging dry-cell batteriesthat
are commonlyused with homeappliances.Thesebat-

teriesmayburst andcauseinjury topersonsanddamage
to property.

10.

DONOTATTEMPTTOCHARGEA FROZENBATTERY...
If the caseis not cracked,removethe batteryto awarm

area until the ice hascompletelymeltedbefore attemp-
ting to charge.

WARNING-- RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

1. WORKINGIN VICINITYOF A LEAD-ACIDBATTERYIS
DANGEROUS.BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE

GASESDURINGNORMALBATTERYOPERATION.FOR
THIS REASON,IT IS OF UTMOSTIMPORTANCETHAT

EACHTIMEBEFOREUSINGYOURCHARGER,YOUREAD
THIS MANUALAND FOLLOWTHE INSTRUCTIONSEX-

ACTLY.

2. Toreducerisk of batteryexplosion,followtheseinstruc-

tions and those published by battery manufacturerand
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in

vicinity of battery. Reviewcautionarymarkingon these
productsand onengine.

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