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Performance problems often result from little things that you can fixyourself. Please read through this chart for a
)ossible solution ifa problem occurs.
PROBLEM
No ammeter reading,
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with e clicking
sound.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps not making good
connection.
2-amp charge rate.
No AC power reaching
charger.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery.
Extension cord too long or
wire gauge to small.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate.
SOLUTION/REASONS
Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps
and posts are clean.
Ammeter needlewill indicate littleactivityat the 2-amp charge
rate.
Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker cycles when current
draw istoo high.
Check for worn cables and replace ifneeded.
Have a Sears technician test the battery,
Correct connections.
Use shorter or heavier extension cord.
Sulfated battery willeventually take a normal charge if left
connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have it
tested by a Sears technician.
Battery isonly partially Continue charging battery.
discharged.
Charger makes a loud Transformer laminations Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
buzz or hum. vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum). Have charger tested by qualified technician.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...
call toll-free from anywhere in the U,S.A.
1-800-SEARS-64
(1-800-732-7764)
7 AM to 4:30 PM CST Monday through Friday
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