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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-term storage will not harm the battery pack or charger, unless the battery is depleted.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
Craftsman
®
chargers are designed to charge
Craftsman
®
battery packs.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger.
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 t his time or left on the charger.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
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.
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Cordless Sweeper
2. On / Off Switch
3. Battery pack
4. Inner tube
5. Outer tube
6. Speed Dial
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