LawnMaster NPTBL31AB, Operator'S Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING
■ Use only with 8.4V LawnMaster
®
YLS0042-T084045 battery charger. The battery charger supplied
is specifically designed for the lithium-ion battery used in this tool.
■ Check the power voltage! Battery chargers operate on 100-240V AC.
■ Charge the battery between 40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C) to ensure an optimum battery service life.
■ Protect the battery from heat, from continuous exposure to sun, and keep away from radiation or
other heat sources. Do not leave the battery in the tool in direct sunlight over long periods.
■ The battery is supplied uncharged. Fully charge the battery before using the tool for the first time.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the
charging procedure does not affect the battery.
CHARGER LEDS
■ If the battery is not connected to the charger, a continuous green LED light indicates that the plug is
plugged into an outlet socket and the battery charger is ready for operation.
■ Charging: a continuous red LED on the charger indicates that the battery is charging normally.
■ Charged: a continuous green LED on the charger indicates that the battery is ready for use.
INDICATOR LIGHTS STATUS
Green, continuous
Fully charged / Connected to
power supply (Standby)
Red, continuous Charging
■ After continuous or repeated charging cycles without interruption, the charger may warm up. This is
normal and does not indicate a technical defect of the battery charger.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (See Figs. 13-14)
WARNING
If any part of the charger is missing or damaged, do not operate it! Replace the charger with a new
one. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious injury. Check the voltage! The
voltage must comply with the information on the rating label.
■ Insert the charging connector into the charging port on the battery (Fig. 13).
■ Connect the charger to the power supply.
■ Allow sufficient charging time (see Specifications), and then disconnect the charger from the power
supply.
■ Remove the charging connector from the charging port (Fig. 14).
NOTE: It is normal for the battery pack and the charger to become warm (but not hot) during the
charging process. If the battery does not charge properly, check to make sure the electrical outlet is
operational. Always charge the battery before storage!
BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER