Charging the Battery Pack
Important:
The battery pack is not fully charged
when you purchase it. Before using the tool for
the first time, place the battery pack in the charger
and charge it until the LED display indicates the
battery pack is fully charged. Read all safety
precautions.
Important:
Charge the battery pack only in
temperatures that are within the appropriate
range; refer to
Specifications (page 15)
.
Note:
At any time, press the battery-charge-indicator
button on the battery pack to display the current
charge (LED indicators).
1.
Ensure that the vents on the battery and charger
are clear of any dust and debris.
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Figure 20
1.
Battery pack cavity
5.
LED indicators (current
charge)
2.
Battery pack venting areas
6.
Handle
3.
Battery pack terminals
7.
Charger LED indicator
light
4.
Battery-charge-indicator
button
8.
Charger venting areas
2.
Line up the cavity in the battery pack (
with the tongue on the charger.
3.
Slide the battery pack into the charger until it is
fully seated (
4.
To remove the battery pack, slide the battery
backward out of the charger.
5.
Refer to the following table to interpret the LED
indicator light on the battery charger.
Indicator
light
Indicates
Off
No battery pack inserted
Green
blinking
Battery pack is charging
Green
Battery pack is charged
Red
Battery pack and/or battery charger is over or under
the appropriate temperature range
Red
blinking
Battery pack charging fault*
*Refer to
Troubleshooting (page 29)
for more
information.
Important:
The battery can be left on the charger
for short periods between uses.
If the battery will not be used for longer periods,
remove the battery from the charger; refer to
.
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