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a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem.
(2). Use the charger in normal room temperatures whenever possible. To prevent
overheating, do not cover the charger and do not charge battery packs in direct
sunlight or near heat sources.
(3). If the battery pack does not charge properly –(a).check current at receptacle by
plugging in a lamp or other appliance. (b). move charger and battery pack to a
location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 18-24
℃
. (c).if
charging problems persist, take or send the tool , battery pack and charger to your
local service 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 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 no 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 immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
(7). WARING!!!: don’t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may
result. 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.
(8). CAUTION!!!: never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic
housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling,
do not put it into further use.
OPERATION (Fig.D)
