a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10
minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
MEDICAL NOTE:
The liquid is a
25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.
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Introduction
READ A N D U N D E R S TA N D A L L OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THE B AT T E RY PACK FOR YOUR TO O L .
Your charger is designed to use standard 120 volt AC, 60 Hz power. Do not use DC or any
other voltage. Charge time is 3 to 6 hours depending on battery pack type and condition.
Charging Procedure
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.
2. Insert 1 or 2 batteries into the charger (Figure 1).
NOTE:
Charge time is the same for multiple batteries.
Be sure the battery is fully seated in the charger. The red
“Charging Indicator” light will come on indicating that there is
contact between the battery and charger. The light will stay on
as long as the battery is in the charger and the charger is
plugged into a working outlet. It
WILL NOT
flash, go out or
change to a different color when the charging cycle is complete.
Leaving the Battery Pack in the Charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the red light glowing indefinitely. T h e
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
N O T E :
A battery pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the charger. If the battery
pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be recharged before use. A
battery pack may also slowly lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an
appropriate AC source.
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.
3 . If the battery pack does not charge properly — (1) Check power at receptacle by plugging
in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and battery pack to a
location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).
(4) If charging problems persist, take or send the tool, battery pack and charger to your
local service center.
4 . The battery pack should be recharged when it does not produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE use under these conditions.
Follow the charging procedures. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5 . Black & Decker battery packs that are labeled “NiMH” should only be used with chargers
labeled “NiMH“ or “NiCd/NiMH.”
6 . Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed
charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. 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.
7 . Do not immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)
Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to
recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been
paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium
batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs
in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries.
Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent
nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer
for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop
o ff the spent battery, or call
1 - 8 0 0 - 8 - B AT T E RY.
Maintenance
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the charger. Never let any liquid get inside the
charger; never immerse any part of the charger into a liquid.
Important
This product is not user serviceable. There are no user serviceable parts inside the charger.
Servicing at an authorized service center is required to avoid damage to static sensitive
internal components.
READ A L L OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
CHARGE THE B AT T E RY PACK FOR YOUR TO O L .
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be
performed by certified service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using
identical replacement parts.
Service Information
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations
throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained
personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.
Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the
Black & Decker location nearest you.
To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools–Electric" or
call:
1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986).
Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material
or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of
two ways:
Catalog Numbers FS140DC, FS180DC, FS240DC
CAT. NOS. FS140DC, FS180DC, FS240DC
FORM NO. 90504566
(APR. ‘06)
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FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL
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R E P R E S E N TATIVE CAN RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF
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Important Safety Instructions
•
S AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for
C a t a l o g
#
F S 1 4 0 D C
,
FS180DC, FS240DC
battery charger.
• Before using charger, read and understand all instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
c h a r g e r, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery pack.
D A N G E R :
120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects.
Danger of electric shock or electrocution.
D A N G E R :
If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Danger of
electric shock or electrocution.
D A N G E R :
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 for recycling.
WA R N I N G :
Don
’
t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result.
CAUTION:
To reduce risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
• 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.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• This charger is not intended for any uses other than charging Black & Decker rechargeable
batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
• An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution. If an extension
cord must be used, make sure:
• That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape of those
of plug on charger.
• That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and the wire size
is large enough for A C ampere rating of charger as specified below.
An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16
gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up
the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
TO TA L EXTENSION CORD LENGTH (FEET)
2 5
5 0
7 5
1 0 0
1 2 5
150
1 7 5
WIRE GAUGE
1 8
1 8
1 6
1 6
1 4
1 4
1 2
• The charger is ventilated through slots in the housing. Do not place any object on top of
charger or place the charger on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result
in excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged
in any way; take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard120 VAC, 60Hz household electrical power.
Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any cleaning.
Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach
or exceed 105°F (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging
or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is
broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
TROUBLESHOOTING
P r o b l e m
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
• Unit will not start.
• Battery not installed properly.
• Check battery installation.
• Battery not charged.
• Check battery charging
r e q u i r e m e n t s .
• Battery will not charge.
• Battery not inserted into charger.
• Insert battery into charger
until red LED appears.
• Charger not plugged in.
• Plug charger into a working
outlet. Refer to “Important
Charging Notes” for more
d e t a i l s .
• Check current at receptacle
by plugging in a lamp or other
a p p l i a n c e .
• Check to see if receptacle is
connected to a light switch
which turns power off when
you turn out the lights.
• Surrounding air temperature
• Move charger and tool to a
too hot or too cold.
surrounding air temperature
of above 40 degree F(4 , 5°C)
or below 105 degree F
(+ 4 0 , 5°C ).
For assistance with your product, visit our website
www.blackanddecker.com
for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
