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CHARGING PROCEDURE
The standard charger provided will
charge a fully depeleted battery in
about 8 hours.
1. Plug the charger into an
appropriate outlet before inserting
the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the
charger as shown in
figure 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.
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.
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Charge the battery packs only in
Black & Decker
chargers.
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DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
This may
cause premature cell failure.
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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.
