OWNER’S MANUAL
®
BATTERy ChARgER/MAINTAINER
2 Amp, 12 volt
4 Amp, 6 volt
Fully Automatic with
Float-Mode Monitoring
Model No.
200.71219
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
Before Every Use of this Product.
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
0099000589/1205
IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINg – RISK OF EXPLOSIvE gASES
WORKING.IN.VICINITY.OF.A.LEAD-ACID.BATTERY.IS.DANGEROUS..BAT-
TERIES.GENERATE.EXPLOSIVE.GASES.DURING.NORMAL.BATTERY.OP-
ERATION..FOR.THIS.REASON,.IT.IS.OF.UTMOST.IMPORTANCE.THAT.EACH.
TIME.BEFORE.USING.YOUR.CHARGER,.YOU.READ.THIS.MANUAL.AND.
FOLLOW.THE.INSTRUCTIONS.EXACTLY.
To.reduce.risk.of.battery.explosion,.follow.these.instructions.and.those.published.by.
battery.manufacturer.and.manufacturer.of.any.equipment.you.intend.to.use.in.vicinity.
of.battery..Review.cautionary.markings.on.these.products.and.on.engine.
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS
•. WARNINg:.Battery.chargers.get.hot.
during.operation.and.must.have.prop-
er ventilation. Air needs to flow around
entire.charger..Do.not.set.charger.on.
flammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery,.paper,.cardboard,.etc..
Charger.may.damage.leather,.plastic.
and.rubber.
This.manual.contains.important.safety.
and.operating.instructions.for.battery.
charger.Model.71219.
•. Read.all.instructions.and.cautions.
printed.on.the.battery.charger,.battery,.
and.vehicle.or.equipment.using.bat-
tery..
•. Use.charger.only.on.lead-acid.type.
rechargeable.batteries,.such.as.those.
used.in.motorcycles,.lawn.tractors,.
ATVs,.RVs,.boats,.snowmobiles.an-
tique.and.classic.cars..This.charger.is.
not.intended.to.supply.power.to.a.low.
voltage.electrical.system.other.than.in.
a.starter-motor.application.
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Remember:
Place.charger.as.far.away.from.the.
battery.being.charged.as.the.charger.
cables.will.permit.
Do not.expose.charger.to.rain.or.snow.
Never.charge.a.frozen.battery..If.battery.
fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery.into.a.warm.area.to.allow.battery.
to.thaw.before.you.begin.charging.
•. Never.use.charger.for.charging.dry.
cell.batteries.that.are.commonly.used.
with.home.appliances.like.radios,.ste-
reos,.remote.controls,.etc..These.bat-
teries.may.burst.and.cause.personal.
injury.
Never.allow.battery.acid.to.drip.on.
charger when reading specific gravity or
filling battery.
•. Do.not.disassemble.charger..Take.it.
to a qualified service professional if
service.or.repair.is.required..Incorrect.
assembly may result in fire or electri-
cal.shock.
Never.set.a.battery.on.top.of.charger.
Never.place.charger.directly.above.
battery.being.charged..The.gases.from.
the.battery.will.corrode.and.damage.the.
charger.
•. To.reduce.risk.of.electrical.shock,.
unplug.the.charger.from.the.110V.AC.
electrical.wall.outlet.before.attempting.
any.maintenance.or.cleaning.
Never.touch.the.battery.clamps.together.
when.the.charger.is.on..You.could.cause.
a.spark.
•. Always.charge.battery.in.a.well-venti-
lated.area.
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Never.operate.charger.if.it.has.received.
a.hard.blow,.been.dropped,.or.otherwise.
damaged. Take it to a qualified profes-
sional.for.inspection.and.repair.
Do not.operate.the.charger.if.it.has.a.
damaged.power.cord.or.plug..Have.the.
cord.replaced.
Connect.and.disconnect.DC.clamps.
only.after.removing.charger.AC.power.
cord.from.the.wall.outlet..Do.not.permit.
clamps.to.touch.each.other.
Be sure.to.position.the.charger.power.
cord.to.prevent.it.from.being.stepped.on,.
tripped.over,.or.damaged.
Never.pull.out.the.plug.by.the.cord.when.
unplugging.the.charger..Pulling.on.the.
cord.may.cause.damage.to.the.cord.or.
the.plug.
PERSONAL SAFETy PRECAUTIONS
•. Wear complete eye and clothing
protection.when.working.with.lead-
acid.batteries.
working.with.a.lead-acid.battery..A.
battery.can.produce.a.short.circuit.
current high enough to weld a ring (or
the like) to metal, causing a severe
burn.
•. Make sure.that.someone.is.within.
range.of.your.voice.to.come.to.your.
aid.if.needed.while.you.work.with.or.
are.near.a.lead-acid.battery.
•. Take care.not.to.drop.any.metal.tool.
or.metal.object.onto.the.battery..This.
may.result.in.a.spark.or.short.circuit.
across.the.battery.or.another.electri-
cal.device.that.may.cause.an.explo-
sion.
•. have plenty of fresh water and
soap.nearby.for.use.in.case.battery.
acid.contacts.your.eyes,.skin,.or.cloth-
ing..If.this.happens,.wash.immediately.
with.soap.and.water..Then.get.medical.
attention.
•. Always.operate.the.battery.charger.in.
an.open,.well-ventilated.area.
•. Avoid touching your eyes.while.
working.with.a.battery..Wear.safety.
glasses. Acid particles (corrosion)
may.get.into.your.eyes..If.this.occurs,.
flush eyes immediately with running
cold.water.for.at.least.15.minutes..
Then.immediately.get.medical.atten-
tion.
•. Never.smoke.or.allow.a.spark.or.
flame in the vicinity of the battery or
engine..Batteries.generate.explosive.
gases.
•. Neutralize.any.acid.spills.thoroughly.
with.baking.soda.before.attempting.to.
clean.up.
•. If necessary.to.remove.battery.from.
vehicle.to.charge,.always.remove.
grounded.terminal.from.the.battery.
first. Make sure all accessories in the
vehicle.are.off,.so.as.not.to.cause.an.
arc.
•. Use.the.charger.for.charging.a.lead-
acid.battery.only..It.is.not.intended.to.
supply.power.to.a.low-voltage.electri-
cal.system.other.than.in.an.automo-
tive.application..Do.not.use.battery.
charger.for.charging.dry.cell.batteries.
that.are.commonly.used.with.home.
appliances..These.batteries.may.burst.
and.cause.injury.to.persons.or.dam-
age.to.property.
•. WARNINg:.Handling.the.cord.on.this.
product.or.cords.associated.with.ac-
cessories.sold.with.this.product,.may.
expose.you.to.lead,.a.chemical.known.
to.the.State.of.California.to.cause.
cancer.and.birth.defects.or.other.
reproductive.harm..Wash hands after
handling.
•. Remove all personal metal items.
from.your.body.such.as.rings,.brace-
lets,.necklaces.and.watches,.while.
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BEFORE USINg yOUR BATTERy ChARgER
It.is.important.to.understand.the.charger’s.requirements..This.section.explains.the.
charger’s.electrical.requirements.and.how.to.prepare.a.battery.for.charging.
PLUggINg IT IN
PERMANENT RINg CONNECTORS
The.ring.connectors.permanently.
attach.to.the.battery.providing.easy.
access.to.quickly.charge.your.battery..
This.application.is.appropriate.for.
motorcycles,.lawn.tractors,.ATVs.and.
snowmobiles..To.permanently.attach.
to.a.battery,.loosen.and.remove.each.
nut.from.bolts.at.battery.terminal..
Connect.the.red.POSITIVE.ring.con-
nector.ring.to.the.POSITIVE.battery.
terminal..Connect.the.black.NEGA-
TIVE.connector.ring.to.the.NEGATIVE.
battery.terminal..Replace.and.tighten.
the.nuts.to.secure..Take.care.to.keep.
both.wires.and.plug.away.from.metal.
and.the.engine.hood..Plug.the.power.
cord.into.a.3-prong.grounded.110V.
AC.electrical.wall.outlet.
Your.charger.requires.a.120V.AC.electri-
cal.outlet.installed.according.to.all.local.
codes.and.ordinances.
USINg AN EXTENSION CORD
The.use.of.an.extension.cord.is.not.
recommended..If.you.must.use.an.ex-
tension.cord,.please.make.sure.that.you.
follow.these.guidelines:.
•. Make.sure.that.pins.on.plug.of.exten-
sion.cord.are.the.same.number,.size,.
and.shape.as.those.of.plug.on.charger..
•. Check.that.the.extension.cord.is.
properly.wired.and.in.good.electrical.
condition.
•. Make.sure.that.the.wire.size.is.large.
enough.for.its.length.and.for.the.AC.
ampere rating, as specified in the
chart.below.
12v ACCESSORy PLUg
Charge.or.maintain.your.battery.with-
out.lifting.the.hood..
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD
1.. Connect. the. end. of. the. 12V.
accessory.plug.to.the.matching.end.
of. the. charger. power. cord.. Make.
sure.connection.is.tight.
Length of Cord, in Feet
AWg* Size of Cord
25. 50. 100. 150
18 18 16. 14
*AWG=American Wire Gauge
2.. Insert.the.12V.accessory.plug.into.
vERSATILE QUICK-hARNESS
Snap.any.of.the.three.connectors.into.
place.in.seconds:
the.12V.accessory.outlet.
3.. R o u t e . t h e.
power. cord.
from. charger.
through. the.
vehicle’s.open.
window.
50 AMP BATTERy CLAMPS
Connect.the.end.of.the.charger.
power.cord.and.the.end.of.the.50.Amp.
Battery.clamps.together..Follow.the.
Operating.Instructions.to.connect.the.
output.clamps.to.the.battery..After.a.
solid.electrical.connection.is.made.to.
the.battery,.plug.the.power.cord.into.a.
3-prong.grounded.110V.AC.electrical.
wall.outlet.
4.. Plug. into. an.
110V.AC.electrical.wall.outlet..Make.
sure.to.place.charger.on.a.dry,.non-
flammable. surface,. like. metal. or.
concrete..
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USINg yOUR BATTERy ChARgER
The.charger.does.not.have.an.ON/OFF.switch..The.On.and.Off.commands.are.con-
trolled.by.plugging.the.71219.into.a.110V.AC.electrical.wall.outlet.only.after.battery.
connections.have.been.made.
Maintain.Mode:.When.the.Charged.
(green) LED is lit, the charger has
started.Maintain.Mode..This.mode.of.
operation.is.also.known.as.Float-Mode.
Monitoring..In.this.mode,.the.charger.
keeps.the.battery.fully.charged.by.deliv-
ering.a.small.current,.when.necessary..
The.voltage.is.maintained.at.a.level.
determined.by.the.6.or.12.volt.battery.
selected...
AMP/vOLT SELECTOR SWITCh
2A, 12v
AMP/vOLT
SELECTOR
4A, 6v
LED Indicators
Charging Charged/ Check.Battery*
*Indicates.an.overload.condition.caused.
by.shorting.of.the.battery.clamps,.
reverse.polarity.hookup.connection.to.a.
battery,.or.charging.a.problem.battery..
Maintain.
Mode
Yellow
Green
Red
PREPARINg yOUR BATTERy TO BE ChARgED
It.is.important.that.you.read.and.follow.these.guidelines.while.you.are.preparing.to.
charge.the.battery.
•. Make.sure.that.you.have.a.6.or.12.volt.
lead-acid.battery..Determine.voltage.of.
battery.by.referring.to.vehicle.owner’s.
manual.. Charge. battery. initially. at.
charger’s.lowest.rate.
•. Be.sure.that.the.area.around.the.battery.
is.well.ventilated.while.it.is.being.charged..
Gases.emitted.from.the.battery.can.be.
forcefully.blown.away.by.using.a.piece.of.
cardboard.or.other.nonmetallic.material.
as.a.fan.
•. Clean.the.battery.terminals..Be.careful.to.
keep.corrosion.from.getting.in.or.around.
your.eyes.or.on.your.hands.
•. If.it.is.necessary.to.remove.the.battery.
from. the. vehicle. to. charge. it,. always.
remove.the.grounded.terminal.from.the.
battery first. Turn off all vehicle acces-
sories.to.avoid.sparks.from.occurring.
•. Wear. safety. glasses.. See. additional.
“Personal. Safety. Precautions”. on.
page.4.
•. For.batteries.with.removable.vent.caps,.if.
required,.add.distilled.water.to.each.cell.
until.the.battery.acid.reaches.the.level.
recommended.by.the.manufacturer..This.
will.help.purge.excessive.gases.from.the.
cells.Becarefulnottooverfill.Ifyouhave
a. sealed. battery. with. non-removable.
vent.caps,.no.action.is.necessary.
DANgER.-.Never.alter.the.AC.plug.pro-
vided.Ifitwillnotfittheoutlet,haveaproper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper.connection.can.result.in.the.risk.
of.electrical.shock.
WARNINg. -. Connect. and. disconnect.
the. battery. clamps. only. when. the. AC.
power. cord. is. disconnected. or. arcing.
may.result.
•. Take. time. to. read. all. of. the. battery.
manufacturer’s specific precautions,
such.as.removing.or.not.removing.vent.
caps.while.charging,.and.recommended.
rates.of.charge.
•. NOTE: A marine (boat) battery installed
in.a.boat.must.be.removed.and.charged.
on.shore.
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OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Follow.all.safety.instructions.and.precautions.when.charging.your.bat-
tery..Wear.complete.eye.protection.and.clothing.protection..Charge.your.battery.in.a.
well-ventilated.area.
ChARgINg BATTERy IN ThE
vEhICLE:
twist.the.clamp.back.and.forth.to.be.
sure.a.solid.electrical.connection.is.
made. Then connect the red (POSI-
TIVE) output clamp to a heavy, un-
painted.metal.part.of.the.chassis.or.
engine.block,.away.from.the.battery..
DO.NOT.connect.clamp.to.positive.
battery.post,.carburetor,.fuel.line.or.
sheet.metal.part.
1.. Avoid.personal.injury.by.keeping.
clear.of.fan.blades,.belts,.pulleys.
and.other.engine.parts.
2.. Avoid.damaging.the.charger.by.
keeping.the.power.cord.and.output.
cords.away.from.the.hood,.door.or.
moving.engine.parts.
6.. Select.the.desired.charge.rate.and.
3.. Note.the.polarity.of.the.battery.posts.
by checking the identification marks
on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P
or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -).
The.positive.post.is.usually.larger.
than.the.negative.post..
battery.type:.2A,.12V.or.4A,.6V.
7.. Plug.power.cord.into.an.110V.AC.
electrical.wall.outlet..
8. The CHARGING (yellow) LED
should.light.and.the.charging.
process.should.start..If.the.CHECK.
(red) LED is on, check for correct
cable.connections..Also,.the.red.light.
could.mean.the.battery.is.trying.to.
draw.more.current.than.the.charger.
is.rated.for.
4.. Identify.which.battery.post.is.ground-
ed.or.connected.to.the.chassis..THIS.
IS.NORMALLY.THE.NEGATIVE.
POST.
9.. The.charger.stops.charging.auto-
matically.after.the.battery.is.fully.
charged..Charge.completion.is.in-
dicated by CHARGED (green) LED
and.the.charger.has.automatically.
switches to float mode charging and
switched.to.the.Maintain.Mode.of.
operation.
NEgATIvE gROUNDED SySTEM
5. Connecting to a negative-ground-
ed system: Connect the red (POSI-
TIVE) output clamp to the POSITIVE
post.of.the.battery..Rock.and.twist.
the.clamp.back.and.forth.to.be.sure.
a.solid.electrical.connection.is.made..
Then connect the black (NEGATIVE)
output.clamp.to.a.heavy,.unpainted.
metal.part.of.the.chassis.or.engine.
block, away from the battery (see fig-
ure above). DO NOT connect clamp
to.negative.battery.post,.carburetor,.
fuel.line.or.sheet.metal.part.
.
NOTE:.As.the.battery.nears.the.full.
charge.state,.both.the.yellow.and.
green.LEDs.may.light..The.yellow.
LED.will.fade.out.as.the.green.LED.
gets.brighter..
10..To.disconnect.the.charger,.unplug.
the.power.cord.from.the.110V.AC.
electrical.wall.outlet.before.attempt-
ing.to.disconnect.the.output.clamps..
Then,.standing.away.from.the.bat-
tery,.remove.the.output.clamp.from.
the.chassis.or.engine.block..Finally,.
remove.the.output.clamp.from.the.
battery.post.
.
Connecting to a positive-grounded
system: Connect the black (NEGA-
TIVE) output clamp to the NEGA-
TIVE.post.of.the.battery..Rock.and.
11..Clean.and.store.the.charger.in.a.dry.
location.
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ChARgINg BATTERy REMOvED
FROM ThE vEhICLE:
4.. Position.yourself.as.far.away.from.
the.battery.as.possible,.and.then.
connect the black (NEGATIVE)
output.clamp.to.the.free.end.of.the.
cable.
POSITIvE
NEgATIvE
hARgER
BAT
5.. Select.the.desired.charge.rate.and.
battery.type:.2A,.12V.or.4A,.6V.
POWER
CORD
6.. Plug.the.power.cord.into.an.AC.110V.
electrical.wall.outlet..
7.. Press.the.appropriate.control.buttons.
to.select.the.desired.charge.rate.
and.battery.type..The.CHARGING.
(yellow) LED should light and the
charging.process.should.start..If.the.
CHECK (red) LED is on, check for
correct.cable.connections.
TO
gROUNDED
POWER
OUTLET
1.. Note.the.polarity.of.the.battery.posts.
by checking the identification marks
on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P
or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -).
The.positive.post.is.usually.larger.
than.the.negative.post.
8.. To.disconnect.the.charger,.unplug.
its.power.cord.before.attempting.
to.disconnect.the.charger.clamps..
Then,.standing.away.from.the.bat-
tery,.remove.the.output.clamp.from.
the.NEGATIVE.battery.post..Finally,.
remove.the.output.clamp.from.the.
POSITIVE.battery.post.
2.. Attach.at.least.a.24-inch-long,.6-
gauge (AWG), insulated battery ca-
ble to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -) bat-
tery.post..Rock.and.twist.the.clamp.
back.and.forth.to.be.sure.a.solid.
electrical.connection.is.made.
9.. Clean.and.store.the.charger.in.a.dry.
location.
3. Connect the red (POSITIVE) output
clamp.to.the.POSITIVE.battery.post..
Rock.and.twist.the.clamp.back.and.
forth.to.be.sure.a.solid.electrical.con-
nection.is.made.
IMPORTANT:.Follow.all.safety.instruc-
tions.and.precautions.when.charging.
your.battery..Wear.complete.eye.protec-
tion.and.clothing.protection..Charge.your.
battery.in.a.well-ventilated.area.
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BATTERy PERCENT AND ChARgE TIME
This.charger.adjusts.the.charging.time.in.order.to.charge.the.battery.completely,.ef-
ficiently and safely.
This.battery.charger.has.a.rated.output.of.2.and.4.ampere..This.output.will.vary.with.
the.age.and.condition.of.the.battery.being.charged..If.battery.has.only.been.slightly.
discharged,.it.can.be.charged.in.less.than.a.few.hours..The.same.battery.will.take.
longer.to.charge.if.it.is.very.weak.
ChARgINg TIMES
Battery Condition
2 Amp, 12 volt Battery
50% Discharged
100% Discharged
Ampere.Hour.Battery.Capacity
Approximate.Average.Charge.Time.In.Hours
10
12
20
3.2
4.0
6.4
6.2
7.5
12.4
Battery Condition
4 Amp, 6 volt Battery
50% Discharged
100% Discharged
Ampere.Hour.Battery.Capacity
Approximate.Average.Charge.Time.In.Hours
10
12
20
1.6
2.0
3.2
3.2
4.0
6.4
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A.minimal.amount.of.care.can.keep.your.battery.charger.working.properly.for.years.
1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Avoid skin contact with bat-
tery.acid...See.“Personal.Safety.Precautions”,.page.4.
2.. Coil.the.input.and.output.cords.neatly.when.storing.the.charger..This.will.help.pre-
vent.accidental.damage.to.the.cords.and.charger..Avoid.skin.contact.with.battery.
acid..See.“Personal.Safety.Precautions”,.page.4.
3. Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish
shiny.and.help.prevent.corrosion.
4.. Store.the.battery.charger.in.a.clean.and.dry.location.
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NOTES
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