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THIS MANUALWILL HELPYOUUSEYOURSEARSBATTERYCHARGER
SAFELYAND EFFICIENTLY
WARNING:WORKINGWITHORNEARLEADACIDBATTERIESIS DANGEROUS.BATTERIESCONTAINSULFURICACIDAND
PRODUCEEXPLOSIVEGASES.A BATTERYEXPLOSIONCOULDRESULTIN LOSSOF EYESIGHTOR SERIOUS
BURNS.PLEASEREADTHIS ENTIREMANUALCAREFULLYBEFOREUSINGYOURCHARGER.
...................................... ':' FULL12 MONTHWARRANTY,:"................... .'..
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j f, withintwelvemonthsfromdateofpurchase,thisbatterychargerfailsduetoa defectin materialsorworkmanship, I
i simplyreturnittothe nearestSearsstorethroughouttheUnitedStates,andSearswillrepairorreplaceit, freeofcharge.
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Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
L_ Sears,RoebuckandCompany,Dept.698/731A, Sears IL 60684 I
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructionsapplicable to the use of battery charger model number
608.718571.
2. Do not exposechargerto rain or snow.
3. Useof an attachmentnot recommendedor sold by the batterychargermanufacturermayresult in a risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury of persons.
4. To reducerisk of damageto electricplug and cord, pull by plug rather than cordwhen disconnectingcharger.
5. An extensioncord shouldnotbeusedunlessabsolutelynecessary.Useof improperextensioncordcouldresult in a risk of fire or
electric shock. If extensioncordmust be used, makesure:
a. That pins on plug of extensioncordare the samenumber, size, and shapeof those of plug on charger;
b. That extensioncord is properly wired and in goodelectricalcondition; and
c. Thatwire in cord is propersizeasfollows: MinimumrecommendedAWGwiresize forvariouslengthextensioncords usedwith
this charger:
Lengthof Cord, Feet 25 50 100 150
AWGSize 18 18 16 14
6. Donot operatechargerwith damagedcordor plug. Replacethem immediately.
7. Donotoperatechargerif it hasreceiveda sharpblow, beendropped,or otherwisedamagedinanyway;take it tothenearestSears
ServiceCenter.
8. Donot disassemblecharger;take it tothe nearestSearsServiceCenterwhen serviceor repairis required.Incorrectreassembly
may result in a risk of electric shockor fire.
9. To reduce risk of electricshock, unplug charger from outlet beforeattemptingany maintenanceor cleaning.Turningoff controls
will not reducethis risk.
PERSONALPRECAUTIONS
1. Removepersonal metalitems such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces,and watcheswhenworking with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid batterycan producea short circuit
current high enoughto weldjewelry to metal,causing a
severeburn.
2. Someoneshould be within range of your voice or close
enoughto cometo your aid when youwork neara lead-
acid battery.
3. Haveplenty of fresh waterandsoap nearbyin casebat-
tery acid contactsskin, clothingor eyes.
4. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoidtouching eyeswhile working nearbattery.
5. Clothingwill bedamagedif it comesin contactwith bat-
tery acid.
6. If batteryacidcontactsskin or clothing,washimmediate-
ly with soapand water. If acid contactseyes,immediate-
ly flood eyes with running cold water for at least 15
minutesand get medicalattention immediately.
7. NEVERsmokeor allowa spark or flamein vicinity of bat-
tery or engine.
8. Beextra cautiousto reducerisk ofdropping a metaltool
onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or
otherelectrical parts that maycauseexplosion.
9. Usechargerfor charging a LEAD-ACIDbatteryonly. It is
10.
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.These bat-
teriesmayburst andcauseinjury topersonsanddamage
to property.
DONOTATTEMPTTOCHARGEA FROZENBATTERY...
If the caseis not cracked, removethebatteryto a warm
area until the ice hascompletelymeltedbeforeattemp-
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. To reducerisk of batteryexplosion,follow theseinstruc-
tions and those published by battery manufacturerand
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
vicinity of battery. Reviewcautionarymarking on these
productsand on engine.