The Sears 12 Volt (DC) 2/10 Amp Manual Battery Charger (Model 28-71849) is a vintage, manual lead-acid battery charger designed for automotive and marine use (per box). This is a unit in excellent condition, fully tested (see photo's) with box and original manual.
This is a three conductor grounded unit. It is intended for cars, tractors, boats and motorcycles with lead acid 12 Volt batteries only, It is manual so user should understands charging and monitor charging progress on amp meter. The unit may be wall mounted for storage or use. The condition is excellents as the unit has seen very little use ascords are still coiled (see photos)! A handy metallic label on rear has a charging guide for various battery sizes and types to assist use.
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Key Features (per manual)
-1 Voltage Output: 12 Volt DC.
- Amperage Ratings: Offers two charging rates: 10 Amp (fast charge for everyday needs) and 2 Amp (trickle charge for smaller batteries like those in garden tractors or snowmobiles, and for maintaining a full charge).
- Charger Type: Manual charger, meaning the user must monitor the charging process and stop it when the battery is charged to prevent overcharging.
- Compatibility: Designed for use with lead-acid batteries only. It is not for use with dry-cell, gel-cell, or lithium-ion batteries.
- Safety Features: Includes circuit protection against short circuits.
-Design: Typically features a rugged steel case, an analog DC ammeter, and a red slide switch for charge selection.
Important Operational and Safety Guidelines
- Ventilation: Always operate the charger in a well-ventilated area.
- Connection Precautions: Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting the charger switch to the "off" position and unplugging the AC cord from the electrical outlet.
Overcharging: It is a manual charger, to avoid overcharging the battery,it must be monitored by user.
- Grounding: The charger uses a grounded three-prong plug and must be plugged into a properly grounded 120-volt outlet.
- Maintenance: Keep the battery terminals clean, adding distilled water to each cell if necessary before charging, according to the manufacturer's specifications.