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

 

WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get

LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack

 

inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any

fresh and fully charged.

 

reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

 

return to a service center for recycling.

pack is charged when the air temperature is between 60°F and

 

INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

80°F (16°- 27°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air

 

WARNING: Make certain

 

 

 

 

temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C).

 

 

 

 

 

This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery

 

the lock-off button is engaged to

B/C

 

pack.

 

prevent switch actuation before

 

 

 

 

2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while

 

removing or installing battery.

 

 

 

 

charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a

 

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:

 

 

 

 

problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid

 

 

 

 

 

placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as

 

Insert battery pack into tool until

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.

 

an audible click is heard

 

 

 

 

3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:

 

(figure B/C).

 

 

 

 

a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appliance

 

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK:

 

 

 

 

b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch

 

 

 

 

 

which turns power off when you turn out the lights.

 

Depress the battery release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the

 

button in the back of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of

surrounding air temperature is approximately 60°F and 80°F

 

tool (figure B/C).

 

 

 

 

(16°- 27°C)

 

 

 

 

 

 

d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and

 

 

 

 

 

 

charger to your local service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce

 

 

 

 

 

 

sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the

 

 

 

 

 

 

charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack

 

 

 

 

 

 

whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.

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Black & Decker LCS120 instruction manual Installing / Removing Battery Pack, Tool figure B/C