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ITEM #0437532

18/20-VOLT  

LiThium-iOn/niCd 

ChARGER

MODEL #K20-MC60A

Français p. 17

Español p. 35

Questions, problems, missing parts?

 Before returning 

to your retailer, call our customer service department at 

1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, 

Monday - Friday.

AB12439

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Serial number                               Purchase Date

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Summary of Contents for K20-MC60A

Page 1: ...thium Ion NiCd CHARGER MODEL K20 MC60A Français p 17 Español p 35 Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday AB12439 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date kobalttools com ...

Page 2: ...or batteries K18 LB15A 20 min K18 LB30A 30 min K18 NB15A 60 min K20 LB20A 35 min K20 LB40A 45 min Optimum charging temperature 32 F 0 C 131 F 55 C for Lithium batteries 41 F 5 C 104 F 40 C for NiCd battery Notice For use with the following batteries only Battery Pack Voltage Battery Capacity Type K18 NB15A 18V 1 500 mAh max NiCd K18 LB15A 18V 1 500 mAh max Li Ion K18 LB30A 18V 3 000 mAh max Li Ion...

Page 3: ...njury and damage SAFETY INFORMATION Know the Tool To operate this tool carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the tool before using it Keep this manual available for future reference Important This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician Read All Instructions Thoroughly General Safety Rules for all Power Tools WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructio...

Page 4: ...y contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep the cord ...

Page 5: ... and or battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all time...

Page 6: ...of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many a...

Page 7: ...tal objects such as paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If contact accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes additionally seek medical help Liquid eject...

Page 8: ...her types of batteries may burst causing personal injury or damage Do not use the charger outdoors or expose it to wet or damp conditions Water entering the charger will increase the risk of electric shock Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not abuse the cord or charger Never use the c...

Page 9: ...ly wired and in good electrical condition The size is large enough for A C ampere rating of charger as specified below Cord Length Feet 25 ft 50 ft 100 ft Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 NOTICE AWG American Wire Gauge Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug which could cause shorting and electric shock If damaged have the charger repaired or replaced by an authorized service technician Do no...

Page 10: ...the charger if metal items should fall into the opening It will also help prevent damage to the charger during a power surge Risk of electric shock Do not touch the uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan this tool to someone else also loan these instru...

Page 11: ...nts Part Description A Electric Contacts B LCD Screen C Air Vents WARNING Do not allow familiarity with the charger to cause carelessness Remember that one careless moment is enough to cause severe injury Before attempting to use any tool be sure to become familiar with all of the operating features and safety instructions A B C ...

Page 12: ...hium Ion battery pack charge before recharging Remove the battery pack from the tool and recharge it when it is convenient NiCd Batteries For best performance fully charge and fully discharge the battery for each cycle NOTICE Before using it the first time fully charge the battery pack A fully discharged battery pack will charge about 20 60 minutes depending on the type ...

Page 13: ...ARGER DISPLAY on the following pages 5 If defective remove and re insert the battery pack in the charger If the screen indicates defective a second time try charging a different battery pack 6 If a different battery pack charges normally dispose of the defective battery pack 7 If a different battery pack also indicates defective the charger may be defective NOTICE The battery pack will fully charg...

Page 14: ...x 10 minutes Defective battery b Orange Orange Alternates between icons 10 40 minutes Minutes remaining to full charge Green Green Alternates between icons Approx 10 minutes OK appears when the battery is charged 80 Green Steady Fully charged None Fully charged The backlight will turn off automatically a Charging will start when battery is within temperature range 32 F 0 C 131 F 55 C b After appro...

Page 15: ...tery c Orange Flashes slowly 2 minutes Deep discharge d Red Defective battery e Orange Moves from left to right Charging Green Steady Fully charged None Fully charged The backlight will turn off automatically c Charging will start when battery is within temperature range 41 F 5 C 104 F 40 C d Battery voltage is very low normal charging will begin in 1 2 minutes e After approx 10 minutes the charge...

Page 16: ... is defective at any time during the specified warranty period simply return the charger along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund or call 1 888 3KOBALT for warranty service This warranty is void if defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unauthorized use of non...

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