2.The charger base is designed to recharge battery packs that are at, or close to, room temperature (25°C/77°F). If a battery pack is returned to the charger unusually hot or cold, the charger will not enter fast charge mode. This is normal and the battery pack can remain in the charger. Under certain conditions the charger may not fully charge a battery pack that has cooled from an unusually hot temperature. Remove the battery pack for a few seconds, and return to the charger. The charger will then enter a second fast charge mode.
3.Optimum charging results will be obtained if the charging unit is operated in a place where the temperature is stable. Sudden increases in temperature may result in the battery pack receiving less than a full charge. Avoid locating the charger near heat vents, radiators, or in direct sunlight.
4.To increase the life of your battery pack, do not run the clipper until the motor completely stops. When the motor noticeably slows during clipping where it did not before, charge the battery pack.
5.A new battery pack may not charge to full capacity on the first use. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the battery pack or charger. About five cycles of using the clipper until the motor slows, and then recharging until the charger indicates “charging complete” will bring the battery pack to full capacity. This is called “forming” a battery pack.
6.Under normal room temperature conditions, there is no need to allow the charger base to cool between charging battery packs. Completely discharged battery packs may be returned to the charger base continuously for fast charge. If the room temperature is very warm however, allowing the charger to cool 5 minutes between battery packs is advisable. If the charger has become too hot internally, fast charge will be discontinued. Remove the battery pack and replace after a 5 minute cooling period, the charger will reset automatically.
7.It is normal for the charger to become warm to the touch during operation.
8.Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet if long periods of
9.Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge them immediately after they are discharged.
10. Many factors influence the life of the battery pack. A battery pack that has received heavy use and is over a year old may not give the same
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3.The green light will stop blinking, and remain continuous when the battery pack is charging once again (see Sensacharge light sequences, page 4).
4.If the Refresh button has been accidentally pressed, there are two ways to stop the battery pack from being discharged. Removing the clipper from the charger, then returning it, will cancel the Refresh operation and resume fast charge. You may also unplug the charger base for several seconds to reset the charger.
5.NOTE: The refresh cycle takes approximately eight hours to produce a fully charged battery pack. The charge must make accurate battery voltage measurements during this time. If the charger does not exit the refresh cycle or does not produce a fully charged battery, follow the steps on page 4, number 2.
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