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electrolyte for Li-ion batteries is composed
of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates
and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may
cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air.
If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
WARNING:
Burn hazard. Battery
liquid may be flammable if exposed to
spark or flame.
• Charge the battery packs only in
BLACK+DECKER chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or
other liquids. This may cause premature
cell failure.
• Do not store or use the tool and
battery pack in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed
105°F (40˚C) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer).
WARNING:
Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If battery pack
case is cracked or damaged, do not insert
into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or
charger that has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, run over or damaged in any
way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a
hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery
packs should be returned to service center
for recycling.
WARNING:
Fire hazard. Do not store
or carry battery so that metal objects can
contact exposed battery terminals. For
example, do not place battery in aprons,
pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes,
drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys,
etc. Transporting batteries can possibly
cause fires if the battery terminals
inadvertently come in contact with
conductive materials such as keys, coins,
hand tools and the like. The US
Department of Transportation Hazardous
Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit
transporting batteries in commerce or on
airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-
on luggage) UNLESS they are properly
protected from short circuits. So when
transporting individual batteries, make sure
that the battery terminals are protected and
well insulated from materials that could
contact them and cause a short circuit.
NOTE: LI-ION batteries should not be put
in checked baggage.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The best storage place is one that is
cool and dry away from direct sunlight
and excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery
pack or charger.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
BLACK+DECKER chargers are designed
to charge BLACK+DECKER battery packs
in 7-8 hours depending on the pack being
charged.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate
outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Slide the battery pack into the charger as
shown in figure A.
A
3. The green LED will flash indicating
that the battery is being charged.
4. The completion of charge is
indicated by the green LED
remaining on continuously. The pack is
fully charged and may be used at this
time or left on the charger.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon
as possible after use or battery life
may be greatly diminished. For longest
battery life, do not discharge batteries
fully. It is recommended that the batteries
be recharged after each use.
CHARGER DIAGNOSTICS
This charger is designed to detect certain
problems that can arise with the battery packs
or the power source. Problems are indicated
by one LED flashing in different patterns.
BAD BATTERY
The charger can detect a weak or
damaged battery. The red LED flashes
in the pattern indicated on the label. If you see
this bad battery blink pattern, do not continue
to charge the battery. Return it to a service
center or a collection site for recycling.
HOT/COLD PACK DELAY
When the charger detects a battery
that is excessively hot or excessively
cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack
Delay, suspending charging until the battery
has normalized. After this happens, the
charger automatically switches to the Pack
Charging mode. This feature ensures
maximum battery life. The red LED flashes in
the pattern indicated on the label when the
hot / cold pack delay is detected.
