Controls and Indicators, Charging/Recharging

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Controls and Indicators

	6		7
	Front View		Back View
1.	CHARGING PORT FOR 120 VOLT AC	4.	JUMP-STARTER POWER SWITCH
	CHARGING ADAPTER	5.	REVERSE POLARITY INDICATOR
2.	BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL PUSHBUTTON	6.	NEGATIVE (–) BLACK CLAMP
3.	LED BATTERY STATUS INDICATORS	7.	POSITIVE (+) RED CLAMP

CHARGING/RECHARGING

Lead-acid batteries require routine maintenance to ensure a full charge and long battery life. All batteries lose energy from self-discharge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures. Therefore, batteries need periodic charging to replace energy lost through self-discharge. When the unit is not in frequent use, Black & Decker recommends the battery be recharged at least every 60 days.

Check the battery charge level by pressing the battery status button. The LED charge status display will indicate the level of battery charge. When only one red LED lights, recharge the unit.

When the battery is overly discharged and if the green LED is lit when the charger is plugged in, this indicates the battery is at a high impedance stage.

In this event, recharge the unit and leave the unit on charge for a period of 48 hrs before using the unit.

Notes: This unit is delivered in a partially charged state – you must fully charge it before using it for the first time. Initial AC charge should be for 48 hours.

Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy discharges between recharges and/or overcharging will reduce battery life. The battery can be recharged using the AC Charging Adapter (shown).

Make sure all other unit functions are turned OFF during recharging, as this can slow the recharging process.

120 Volt AC Charging Method

120 VOLT AC

CHARGING ADAPTER

The 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter is a UL listed “wall” type unit that operates from any 120 volt, 60 Hz AC supply that has a standard North American outlet. The adapter has a barrel connector that plugs into the unit’s Recharging Port. Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch and Area Light Power Switch are turned OFF during AC charging/recharging. When the 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter is plugged into the 12 Volt DC Recharging Port, the Battery Charge Status LED Indicators will automatically light. As recharge progresses, the red LEDs will light, one by one. Charge the unit until one red, two yellow and one green LED indicators are lit. Continue to recharge for one to two hours, then disconnect the Charging Adapter.

Note: The unit cannot be overcharged using this method.

Viewing Battery Charge Status

Press the Battery Status Pushbutton located on the unit’s front panel. The four LEDs that make up the Battery Status Display will light according to the unit’s level of charge, where one light indicates the unit requires recharging and all four lit indicates that the unit is fully charged and ready to operate.