Sears 200.71212 - Manual (Page 9)

Charging your battery outside the vehicle:
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Remove the battery from vehicle, making sure to
disconnect grounded terminal first with all accessories
and lights turned off in the vehicle.
Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated
on the battery case: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -).
NOTE: On top-post batteries, the positive battery
terminal usually has a larger diameter than the
negative one.
Connect the red (POSITIVE) charger clamp to the
POSITIVE post of the battery. Be sure to rock the
clip back and forth to make a solid connection.
Attach a 6-gauge (AWG) or a 4-gauge (SAE)
insulated battery cable of at least 24-inches in
length to the NEGATIVE battery post. This cable
will provide a safer connection because arcing and
sparking will not occur directly over the battery. (The
battery cable is not provided with the charger, but
may be purchased at most automotive accessory outlets.)
Take the other end of the 6-gauge (AWG) or a 4-gauge
(SAE) insulated 24-inch cable and, standing as far
away from the battery as possible, connect the
black (NEGATIVE) lead of the charger to the free
end of the cable. Rock the clamp to make a solid connection.
IMPORTANT: Wear safety glasses and face away
from the battery while making this final connection.
Select the type and rate of charge with the Selector
Switches:
• For automatic charging, select AUTOMATIC DEEP
CYCLE or AUTOMATIC REGULAR depending on
the type of battery, then select a charge rate. The
charger will stop charging when the battery is fully charged.
• For manual charging, select MANUAL as a
charge type then select a charge rate. The
charger
will not stop charging when the battery
is fully charged — you must monitor and unplug
charger when battery is fully charged.
When the battery is fully charged the AMMETER
pointer will fall to about half the charge rate
selected. For specific positions, refer to the
"Ammeter" section in "Using your battery charger"
on page 6.
Avoid overcharging, monitor the
AMMETER frequently when in the MANUAL mode.
7. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to
begin charging.
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the
charger power cord before attempting to
disconnect charger clamps.
9. Stand away from the battery and remove the charger
leads from the NEGATIVE connection first, then from
the POSITIVE battery post.
Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.
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POSITIVE NEGATIVE
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