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 - 80°F (16° - 27°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.
State of charge indicator (figure B)
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charging. It does not indicate tool |
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functionality and is subject to variation |
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based on product components, |
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temperature and |
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Checking state of charge during use: |
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• Press the state of charge indicator |
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button (B1). |
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• The four LED’s (B2) will illuminate |
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indicating the percent of charge in |
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the battery. See chart in figure B. |
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• If LED light does not illuminate,charge battery. |
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Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
WARNING: Make certain the
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.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid. 
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
To install battery pack: Insert battery pack into tool until fully seated and an audible click is heard (figure C). Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.
To remove battery
pack: Depress the battery release button in the back of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool.
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