Black & Decker BDCF20, BDCF12 Installation and Removal of the Battery Pack, Charger Diagnostics

Models: BDCF20 BDCF12

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Installation and Removal of the Battery Pack

12volt max*

Installation and Removal of the Battery Pack

To install battery pack: Insert battery pack into the flashlight, until an audible click is heard as shown in Figure B.

To remove battery pack: Depress the battery release button as shown in Figure C and pull battery pack out of the flashlight.

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20volt max**

Battery Pack Charging

20volt Max** Charging Procedure

 

Black & Decker chargers are designed to charge Black

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& Decker battery packs in 5-8 hours depending on the

pack being charged.

 

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before

 

inserting the battery pack.

 

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in Figure D.

 

 

 

 

3. The green LED will flash indicating that the battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is being charged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. The completion of charge is indicated by the green

 

 

 

 

LED remaining on continuously. The pack is fully charged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and may be used at this time or left on the charger.

 

Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible

 

 

after use or battery life may be greatly diminished. For longest battery life, do

not discharge batteries fully. It is recommended that the batteries be recharged after

each use.

 

Charger Diagnostics

This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise with the battery packs or the power source. Problems are indicated by one LED flashing in different patterns.

Bad battery

The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The red LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the label. If you see this bad battery blink pattern, do not continue to charge the battery. Return it to a service center or a collection site for recycling.

Hot/Cold pack delay

When the charger detects a battery that is excessively hot or excessively cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery

has normalized. After this happens, the charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the label.

Leaving the battery in the charger

The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the green LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.

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Black & Decker BDCF20 Installation and Removal of the Battery Pack, 20volt max Battery Pack Charging, Charger Diagnostics