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Sears 210 - Sch 50911/13/95
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
sound.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum.
Extension cord too long or
wire gauge to small.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate.
Battery is only partially
discharged.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a
possible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS
No ammeter reading.
Clamps not making good
connection.
2-amp charge rate.
No AC power reaching
charger.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery.
Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps
and posts are clean.
Ammeter needle will indicate little activity at 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 is too high.
Check for worn cables and replace if needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct connections.
Use shorter or heavier extension cord.
Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if left
connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have it
tested by a Sears technician.
Continue charging battery.
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
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