Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger.
Charging Procedure
The standard charger provided will charge a fully | 1 |
depleted battery in about 2 hours. A 80% charge is | |
available in 1 hour. |
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1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet |
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before inserting the battery pack. |
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2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown |
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in figure 1. |
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3. The green LED (figure 1a) will flash |
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indicating that the battery is being charged. |
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4. The completion of charge is indicated | 1a |
by the green LED (figure 1a) remaining on | |
continuously. The pack is fully charged and |
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may be used at this time or left on the charger. |
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Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after use or | |
battery life may be greatly diminished. |
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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 (figure 1a) flashing in different patterns.
Bad battery
The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The red LED (figure 1a) 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 (figure 1a) flashes in the pattern indicated on the label when the hot / cold pack delay is detected.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the green LED (figure 1a) glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
Important Charging Notes
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is between 60°F and 80°F (16°- 27°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air 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 pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 60°F and 80°F (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
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