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Controls and Indicators
CHARGING/RECHARGING
Lead-acid batteries require routine maintenance to ensure a full charge and long battery life. All batteries lose
energy from self-discharge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures. Therefore, batteries
need periodic charging to replace energy lost through self-discharge. When the unit is not in frequent use, Black
& Decker recommends the battery be recharged at least every 60 days.
Check the battery charge level by pressing the battery status button. The LED charge
status display will indicate the level of battery charge. When only one red LED lights,
recharge the unit.
When the battery is overly discharged and if the green LED is lit when the charger is
plugged in, this indicates the battery is at a high impedance stage.
In this event, recharge the unit and leave the unit on charge for a period of 48 hrs before
using the unit.
Notes:
This unit is delivered in a partially charged state – you must fully charge it before using it for
the first time. Initial AC charge should be for 48 hours.
Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy discharges
between recharges and/or overcharging will reduce battery life. The battery can be
recharged using the AC Charging Adapter (shown).
Make sure all other unit functions are turned OFF during recharging, as this can
slow the recharging process.
120 Volt AC Charging Method
The 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter is a UL listed “wall” type unit that operates from any 120 volt, 60 Hz AC
supply that has a standard North American outlet. The adapter has a barrel connector that plugs into the unit’s
Recharging Port. Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch and Area Light Power Switch are turned OFF
during AC charging/recharging. When the 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter is plugged into the 12 Volt DC
Recharging Port, the Battery Charge Status LED Indicators will automatically light. As recharge progresses, the
red LEDs will light, one by one. Charge the unit until one red, two yellow and one green LED indicators are lit.
Continue to recharge for one to two hours, then disconnect the Charging Adapter.
Note:
The unit cannot be overcharged using this method.
Viewing Battery Charge Status
Press the Battery Status Pushbutton located on the unit’s front panel. The four LEDs that make up the Battery
Status Display will light according to the unit’s level of charge, where one light indicates the unit requires
recharging and all four lit indicates that the unit is fully charged and ready to operate.
1. CHARGING PORT FOR 120 VOLT AC
CHARGING ADAPTER
2. BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL PUSHBUTTON
3. LED BATTERY STATUS INDICATORS
4. JUMP-STARTER POWER SWITCH
5. REVERSE POLARITY INDICATOR
6. NEGATIVE (–) BLACK CLAMP
7. POSITIVE (+) RED CLAMP
Front View
Back View
120 VOLT AC
CHARGING ADAPTER
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