Bostitch BF33, Operating Instructions Manual

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This charger requires no adjustment and is
designed to be as easy as possible to operate.
Charging Procedure (fi g. 2)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate 230 V
outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack (l) into the charger,
making sure the pack is fully seated in the
charger. The red (charging) light will blink
continuously indicating that the charging
process has started.
3. The completion of charge will be indicated by
the red light remaining ON continuously. The
pack is fully charged and may be used at this
time or left in the charger.
NOTE:
To ensure maximum performance and life
of Li-Ion batteries, charge the battery pack fully
before first use.
Charging Process
Refer to the table below for the state of charge of
the battery pack.
State of charge
charging –– –– ––
fully charged –––––––––––––
hot/cold pack delay –– • –– • –– •
x
problem pack or charger • • • • • • • •
problem powerline •• •• •• ••
This charger will not charge a faulty battery pack.
The charger will indicate faulty battery by refusing
to light or by displaying problem pack or charger
blink pattern.
NOTE:
This could also mean a problem with a
charger.
If the charger indicates a problem, take the charger
and battery pack to be tested at an authorised
service centre.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot
or too cold, it automatically starts a hot/cold pack
delay, suspending charging until the battery has
reached an appropriate temperature. The charger
then automatically switches to the pack charging
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.
Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic
Protection System that will protect the battery
against overloading, overheating or deep discharge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic
Protection System engages. If this occurs, place
the Li-Ion battery on the charger until it is fully
charged.
A cold battery pack will charge at
about half the rate of a warm battery
pack. The battery pack will charge at
that slower rate throughout the entire
charging cycle and will not return to
maximum charge rate even if the
battery warms.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure
to include the catalog number and voltage.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the
carton. Before using the battery pack and charger,
read the safety instructions below and then follow
the charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not charge or use the battery pack in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
Inserting or removing the battery pack
from the charger may ignite the dust or
fumes.
• Never force the battery pack into charger.
Do not modify the battery pack in any way
to fit into a non-compatible charger as
battery pack may rupture causing serious
personal injury.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated
Bostitch chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
liquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery
pack in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 40 ˚C (105 ˚F) (such
as outside sheds or metal buildings in
summer).
• For best results, make sure the battery pack is
fully charged before use.
WARNING: Never attempt to open
the battery pack for any reason. If
the battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert it into the
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 (e.g., pierced
with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped
on). Electric shock or electrocution may
result. Damaged battery packs should
be returned to the service centre for
recycling.