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IMPORtANt ChARGING NOteS
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air
temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air
temperature below 40°F (4.5°C), or above 105°F (40.5°C). This is important and will prevent
serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a normal
condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use,
avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an
uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air
temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to a local
service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were
easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging
procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect
on the battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any
buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from
the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING:
Shock hazard
. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
Never attempt to open
the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a
service center or collection site for recycling.
INStAllING AND ReMOvING the BAtteRY PACk fROM the POWeR UNIt
WARNING:
Make certain the lock-off button (2) (
figure B
) is engaged to prevent switch actuation
before removing or installing battery.
TO iNsTaLL BaTTeRy paCk: Insert battery pack into the Power Unit until an audible click is heard
(
figure B)
. Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.
TO RemOVe BaTTeRy paCk: Depress the battery release button (7) as shown in
figure C
and pull
battery pack out of the Power Unit. Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.
B
C
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