F181-50
EN
Copyright © 2015
P a g e
|
8
www.Ford-tools.com
8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1
Charging the battery pack
The battery pack for this tool is supplied in a low charge condition to prevent
possible problems, therefore, you have to charge the battery before first use.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are
charged. Allow several cycles for the item to fully charge. The
battery should only be charged indoors.
After normal use, about 1 hour of charging time is required for the battery to be
fully charged.
The battery pack will become slightly warm while charging, this is normal and
does not indicate a problem.
Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. Best is at normal
room temperature. When the battery becomes fully charged, unplug your charger
from the power supply and remove the battery pack from the charger.
Note:
1.
Allow the battery pack to cool completely before charging
2.
Inspect the battery pack before charging, do not charge a cracked or leaking
battery pack.
8.1.1
Charging indication (Fig 1)
The charger has 2 LED lights (red and green).
Plug the charger into 230V-50Hz outlet. Do not use an extension cord. The
green light will light to show the power is connected.
Slide the battery pack in the charger as shown in fig. 2. Make sure there is
proper contact with the charger.
When charging the green is constantly lit and the red is flashing.
When fully charged both lights will be constantly lit.
Note:If the battery does not fit properly, disconnect it and
confirm that the battery pack is the correct model for this
charger as shown on the specification chart. Do not charge any
other battery pack or any battery pack that does not securely fit
the charger.
3.
Frequently monitor the charger and battery pack while connected.
4.
For a fully discharged battery or a new battery, allow the battery pack to
charge for 1 hour. The red and green lights will stay on (not flash) when the
battery is finished charging.
5.
Unplug the charger and disconnect it from the battery pack when finished.
6.
Allow the battery pack to cool completely before using it.
7.
Store the charger and battery pack indoors, out of reach of children.
NOTE: If battery is hot after continuous use in the tool, allow it
to cool down to room temperature before charging. This will
extend the life of your batteries.
