WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
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Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers
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This manual contains important safety and operating instruc-
tions for the BDDC240 and FS2400DC battery chargers.
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Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger, battery
pack, and product using battery pack.
DANGER:
Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not probe
with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result.
WARNING:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may
result.
CAUTION:
Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker Slide Pack
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and dam-
age.
CAUTION:
Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the
exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign
materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any
buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the
charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger
before attempting to clean.
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These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging Black & Decker
rechargeable batteries.
Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electro-
cution.
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Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
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Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
This will reduce risk of dam-
age to electric plug and cord.
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Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or oth-
erwise subjected to damage or stress.
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Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary.
Use of improper exten-
sion cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
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An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for
safety.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable,
that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension
to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the mini-
mum wire size.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
Total Length of Cord
25 ft.
50 ft.
75 ft.
100 ft.
125 ft.
150 ft.
175 ft.
7.6 m 15.2 m
22.9 m
30.5 m
38.1 m 45.7 m
53.3 m
Wire Size AWG
18 18 16
16 14 14
12
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Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface that
might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat.
Place the charg-
er in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the
top and the bottom of the housing.
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Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug
— have them replaced immediately.
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Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way.
Take it to an authorized service center.
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Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or
repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution
or fire.
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Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will
reduce the risk of electric shock.
Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
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NEVER
attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
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The charger is designed to operate on standard 120V household electrical power.
Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
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Introduction
Your charger is designed to use standard 120 volt AC, 60 Hz power. It charges Black and
Decker slide pack batteries from 9.6V up to 24V. Do not use DC or any other voltage. Charge
time will depend on battery type and capacity. Black & Decker three terminal slide pack batteries
are designed for fast charging and most will be charged in one hour or less. Special high
capacity batteries may take longer. Two terminal slide pack batteries will be charged at a slower
rate to avoid overheating the pack. Most of these will be charged in 2 hours or less.
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Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely
worn out.
The battery pack can explode in a fire.
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A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme
usage or temperature conditions.
This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer
seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10
minutes and seek immediate medical attention. (
Medical Note:
The liquid is 25-35%
solution of potassium hydroxide.)
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Charge the battery packs only in Black & Decker chargers.
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DO NOT
splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
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Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚) (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.
NOTE:
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of
the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can
contact exposed battery terminals.
For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets,
tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery
cap.
Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals
inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand
tools and the like.
The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations
(HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e., packed in
suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So
when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and
well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
Charging Procedure
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.
NOTE: Do not charge by
means of an engine generator or DC power source. Use only
120V AC.
2. Insert 1 or 2 batteries into the charger (Fig.1) .
NOTE: Charge time is
the same for multiple batteries. Be sure the pack(s) is fully seated
in the charger.
The red (charging) light will flash 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.
Charge Indicators
Red light flashes continuously:
Charging
Red light remains ON continuously:
Charged
Red light flashing at a fast rate:
Replace Pack
The charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise with battery packs which
would be indicated by the
red light flashing at a fast rate
. If this occurs, re-insert battery
pack. If problem persists, try a different battery pack to determine if the charger is OK. If the
new pack charges correctly, then the original pack is defective and should be returned to a
service center for recycling. If the new battery pack gives the same trouble indication as the
original, have charger tested at an authorized service center.
Red light flashes long, then short (dash dot, dash dot):
Hot Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is hot, it automatically starts a Hot Pack Delay, sus-
pending charging until the battery has cooled. After the battery has cooled, the charger auto-
matically switches to the Pack Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.
The
red light flashes long, then short (dash dot, dash dot)
while in the Hot Pack Delay
mode.
Wall Mounting (Figure 2)
Mounting holes are provided for mounting the charger on a vertical surface.
Leaving the Battery Pack in the Charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the red light glowing indefinitely. The
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
NOTE:
A battery pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the charger. If the battery
pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be recharged before use. A
battery pack may also slowly lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an
appropriate AC source.
Important Charging Notes
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when
the air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery
pack in an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is
important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a nor-
mal condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack
after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a
metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when
you turn out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local ser-
vice center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions.
Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed
charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials
of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup
of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger
from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
Catalog Numbers BDDC240, FS2400DC
CATALOG NUMBERS BDDC240, FS2400DC
FORM NO. 5147851-00 REV. 1
(JULY 06)
COPYRIGHT © 2006 BLACK & DECKER
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