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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
6v/12v Manual
Battery charger
& Engine Starter
Model No.
28.71240
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.
00-99-001014/0510
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TABLE Of cONTENTS SEcTION PAgE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 3 PREPARING TO CHARGE 3 CHARGER LOCATION 4 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 4 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE 5 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 6 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS 7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7 FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 12 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 12 MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 BEFORE
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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAvE ThIS SAfETY AND INSTRUcTION MANUAL. SAvE ThESE INSTRUcTIONS – The 71240 battery charger 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 s
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1. IMPORTANT SAf ETY INSTRUc TIONS - SAvE ThESE INSTRUc TIONS - This manual contains important safety and operating instructions RISK Of ELEcTRIc ShOcK OR fIRE. 1.1 Keep out of reach of children. 1.2 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 1.3 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property. 1.4 To reduce the risk of damage to the electr
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2. PERSONAL PREc AUTIONS RISK Of EXPLOSIvE gASES. 2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine. 2.2 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, 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. 2.3 Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit
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3.4 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions. 3.5 Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while ch
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6. f OLLOW ThESE STEPS WhEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN vEhIc LE A SPARK NEAR ThE BATTERY MAY cAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUcE ThE RISK Of A SPARK NEAR ThE BATTERY: NEgATIvE gROUNDED SYSTEM 6.1 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the charging process, ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables. 6.2 Stay
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7. f OLLOW ThESE STEPS WhEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE vEhIc LE A SPARK NEAR ThE BATTERY MAY cAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUcE ThE RISK Of A SPARK NEAR ThE BATTERY: 7.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post. 7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. 7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (P
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8. g ROUNDINg AND A c POWER c ORD c ONNEc TIONS RISK Of ELEcTRIc ShOcK OR fIRE. 8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated. The charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system. 8
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9.2 Attach the foot: Remove the charger from the packing materials and place upside down on a flat surface. Attach the foot and secure it with the four ¼-20 thread cutting screws provided. 9.3 Assemble the Wheels and Axle: Hold the axle upright on the floor or work surface. Then, using a hammer, tap one of the axle caps onto the top end of the axle. Be sure to tap the axle cap on straight. Slide both wheels onto the axle with the recessed hubs facing out as shown. Install the second axle ca
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9.4 Mount the Axle to the charger : Place one end of each bracket into the slot on the bottom of the charger. Place the axle assembly under each bracket. Attach the brackets using the two, 10-32 thread cutting screws provided. NOTE: Be careful not to drop the brackets inside of the charger case. 9.5 Attach the handle: If the charger came with a plastic grip, slide that onto the handle until it is centered at the top. Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels. Align the handle s
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10. fEATURES /c ONTROL PANEL 1 3 2 1. Charge Rate Selector Switch 2. Timer 3. Ammeter charge Rate Selector Switch Use the Charge Rate selector switch to select the charge rate or engine starting setting you require. • 2A Slow charge Rate – Intended for charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles. • 15A fast and 50A Rapid charge Rate – Use for charging automotive, marine and deep-cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial applicati
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Ammeter The Ammeter indicates the amount of current, measured in amps, that is being drawn by the battery. As a battery takes on a charge, it draws less current from the charger. Correspondingly, the meter will show less current being drawn by the battery. When the current stops decreasing, the battery is charged. The start area of the meter indicates a high rate of current being drawn from the charger. When cranking an engine, the meter needle will be at the extreme right side of the sta
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8. Clean and store the charger in a dry location. NOTE: If the engine does turn over but never starts, there is not a problem with the starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other problem has been diagnosed and corrected. general charging Notes fan : It is normal for the charger’s fan to be on all the time. Keep the area near the charger clear of obstructions to allow the fan to operate efficiently. 12. c ALc ULATINg ch ARg E T
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14. MOvINg AND STORA g E INSTRUc TIONS 14.1 Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet. 14.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place. 14.3 Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables. 14.4 If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and charger. Failure to do so could res
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE cAUSE REASON/SOLUTION The charger is making an Circuit breaker is cycling. The settings may be wrong. audible clicking sound. Check the charger settings. Battery is defective. Have the battery checked. Shorted battery cables or Circuit breaker cycles when clips. current draw is too high. Check for shorted cables or clips and replace if necessary. Severely discharged battery, The battery may not want but otherwise it is a good to accept a charge due to battery. a run-down
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE cAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Charger will not turn on A.C. outlet is dead. Check for open fuse or when properly connected. circuit breaker supplying A.C. outlet. Poor electrical connection. Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting plug. The battery is connected Clips are not making a good Check for poor connection and the charger is on, but is connection. at battery and frame. Make not charging. sure connecting points are clean. Rock the clips back and forth for a
