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cHarGING prOcedUre
The standard charger provided
will charge a fully depleted battery in
about 2 hours. A 80% charge is available in 1 hour.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the
battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in
figure a
.
3. The green LED (
figure a1
) will flash indicating that the battery
is being charged.
4. The completion of charge is indicated by the
green LED (
figure a1
) remaining on continuously.
The pack is fully charged and may be used at this
time or left on the charger.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as
possible after use or battery life may be
greatly diminished.
cHarGer dIaGNOSTIcS
This charger is designed to detect certain
problems that can arise with the battery packs
or the power source. Problems are indicated by one LED (
figure a1
)
flashing in different patterns.
Bad BaTTery
The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The red
LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the label. If you see this
bad battery blink pattern, do not continue to charge the battery.
Return it to a service center or a collection site for recycling.
HOT/cOLd pack deLay
When the charger detects a battery that is excessively hot or excessively
cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging
until the battery has normalized. After this happens, the charger
automatically switches to the Pack Charging mode. This feature ensures
maximum battery life. The red LED flashes in the pattern indicated on
the label when the hot / cold pack delay is detected.
LeaVING THe BaTTery IN THe cHarGer
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the green
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contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation.
Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
warNING:
Burn hazard.
Battery liquid may be flammable if
exposed to spark or flame.
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Charge the battery packs only in
Black & decker
chargers.
•
dO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
This may
cause premature cell failure.
•
do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°f (40˚c) (such
as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
warNING:
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert
into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use
a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail,
hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be
returned to service center for recycling.
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.
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.
NOTE: LI-ION batteries should not be put in checked baggage.
STOraGe recOMMeNdaTIONS
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from
direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger.
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