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NiCd
Recycled batteries for a cleaner environment
Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time!
The batteries' full rated capacity is not reached until after 3 to 5 charging cycles!
NiCd Battery Pack Models:
Voltage
9.6 V 12 V 14.4 V 18 V
Capacity
1.2 Ah B-967T B-1207T B-1447T B-1807T
1.4 Ah B-968T B-1208T B-1448T B-1808T
BS-9614 BS-1214 BS-1414 BS-1814
1.7 Ah BS-1217 BS-1417 BS-1817
2.0 Ah B-1209T B-1449T B-1809T
BS-1220 BS-1420 BS-1820
1. DESIGN
Cells with high-quality electrodes are used for these batteries to ensure that the motor has an even working voltage throughout
its entire running time.
2. CHARGING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before you use it for the first time, the battery pack must be charged up.
Charge the battery pack with an appropriate battery charger.
The batteries reach their full rated capacity after 3 to 5 charging cycles (1 cycle = charging, using and recharging)!
Charging takes approximately 60 minutes.
Battery packs with 9.6 to 18V are intended for the above-mentioned series. The battery packs have a mechanical coding system
to avoid any confusion when allocating the batteries to the respective machines.
3. SPONTANEOUS DISCHARGE
Charged batteries are subject to spontaneous discharging at a rate which depends on the ambient temperature. This means
that if they are stored for more than 2 months without being used, recharging will be necessary. The higher the temperature,
the shorter this period; the lower the temperature, the lower the rate of spontaneous discharge.
4. OPERATING LIFE
If handled as described, batteries may reach an operating life of up to 1,000 charging cycles.
Note:
• Do not charge your batteries at temperatures lower than 5°C or higher than 40 C.
• Store your batteries at room temperature if possible.
5. MAINTENANCE
The contacts must be kept clean; no other form of maintenance is needed.
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If the battery pack's output fades rapidly despite correct recharging, its operating life is exhausted.
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