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E N G L I S H
Chargers
The battery charger 15881 can charge BTI NiCd and
NiMH rechargeable batteries within a range of 7.2 to
18 V.
The 9023348 charger accepts 7.2 – 18 V NiCd, NiMH or
Li-Ion batteries.
These chargers require no adjustment and are
designed to be as easy as possible to operate.
Charging Procedure
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. 230 volts
present at charging terminals. Do not probe
with conductive objects. Danger of electric
shock or electrocution.
1. Plug the charger (h) into an appropriate outlet
before inserting battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into 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.
Charging Process
Refer the table below for the state of charge of the
battery pack.
State of charge
charging – – – – – –
fully charged –––––––––––
hot/cold pack delay ––– – ––– –
replace battery pack •••••••••••
problem •• •• •• ••
Automatic Refresh
The automatic refresh mode will equalise or balance the
individual cells in the battery pack at its peak capacity.
Battery packs should be refreshed weekly or whenever
the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work.
To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in the
charger as usual. Leave the battery pack for at least
8 hours in the charger.
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.
DEEP DISCHARGE PROTECTION
The battery pack is protected against deep discharging
when it is used in the tool.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to
include catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart
at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers
and battery packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read
the safety instructions below. Then follow charging
procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl ammable liquids, gases or dust.
Inserting or
removing the battery from the charger may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Charge the battery packs only in BTI 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).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert into charger. Electric
shock or electrocution may result. Damaged
battery packs should be returned to service
center for recycling.
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.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool
on its side on a stable surface where it
will not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
Some tools with large battery packs will stand
upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knocked over.