Sears 28.7124 Automobile Battery Charger User Manual


 
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MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS14.
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct 14.1
electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
Store inside, in a cool, dry place.14.2
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or 14.3
clipped to cables.
If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, 14.4
take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and charger. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING15.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
No reading on the ammeter. Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
Clips are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
Battery is defective (will not
accept a charge).
2 amp charge rate is being
used.
Plug the charger into an A.C.
outlet.
Check for open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying
A.C. outlet.
Check for poor connection
to battery and frame. Make
sure connection points
are clean. Rock the clips
back and forth for a better
connection.
Unplug the charger and
reverse the clips.
Have battery checked.
Ammeter may show no
activity at the 2A charge rate.
Ammeter reading stays
high.
Battery is severely
discharged.
Wrong battery voltage.
Continue charging battery for
two more hours. If problem
continues, have the battery
checked.
Verify that the voltage
settings or output ratings on
the charger are correct.
Ammeter reads less than
selected charge rate when
charging a discharged
battery
Extension cord is too long or
wire gauge is too small.
Weak cell or sulfated plate
in battery.
Battery is only partially
discharged.
Use a shorter or heavier
gauge extension cord.
A sulfated battery will
eventually take a normal
charge if left connected. If
the battery will not take a
charge, have it checked.
Continue to charge the
battery.