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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: SFM-1562A
Automatic Battery Charger
For 6 and 12-Volt Lead-acid Batteries
801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE • MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179
ELECTRIC CORPORATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Your battery charger has been designed to provide
years of service. This instruction manual contains
information on safety, operation, and maintenance of
your new charger. Make sure that you are familiar with
this information before using the charger.
This battery charger is ideal for recharging batteries in
snowmobiles, ATVs, garden tractors and motorcycles. It
also will warm large batteries found in automobiles and
marine applications.
1.
Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read
all instructions written in the manual, on the charger
and carton.
2.
Do not expose to rain or snow.
3.
The use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the charger manufacturer may result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
4.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug rather than the cord when disconnecting
charger.
5.
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
a) the pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
b) the extension cord is property wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c)
the wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified in the following
chart.
Length of Cord
AWG Size of Cord
25 Feet
18
50 Feet
18
100 Feet
16
150 Feet
14
6.
Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or
plug replace them immediately.
7.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified service person.
8.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
service person when service or repair is necessary.
Incorrect assembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
9.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning.
10.
WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID
BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENER-
ATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH
TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER; YOU
READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE IN-
STRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer. Review the cautionary markings on
the battery charger and battery.
Send Warranty Product Repairs to: 1025 E. Thompson Avenue, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Call Customer Service if you have questions: 1-800-621-5485
00-99-000343/0503
