Delay, suspending charging until the battery has normalized. After | 5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited | |||||
this happens, the charger automatically switches to the Pack | to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles | |||||
Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red | should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the | |||||
LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the label when the hot / cold | charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the | |||||
pack delay is detected. | cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. | |||||
LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER | 6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid. | |||||
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the green |
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LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack |
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fresh and fully charged. |
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IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES |
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pack is charged when the air temperature is between 60°F and |
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which turns power off when you turn out the lights. |
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c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the |
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surrounding air temperature is approximately 60°F and 80°F |
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d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and |
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charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack |
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whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack. | 9 |
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