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• Charge the battery packs only in Black& Decker chargers.
DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may
• cause premature cell failure.
Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center for recycling.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets,tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US DepartmentofTransportationHazardous Material Regulations(HMR) actuallyprohibittransporting batteriesincommerceoron airplanes(i.e.,
that couldcontactthemandcausea shortcircuitNOTE:LI.
1STORAGE. The best RECOMMENDATIONSstorage 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 depeleted battery in A about 8 hours.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the
charger as shown in .
3. The green LEDfigurewillAflash 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 soonItaisrecommendedpossibl afterthatusetheor batteriest ry lifbemayrechargedbe greaafterly eachdiminiusehed. . ThisCHARGERchargerDIAGNOSTICSis 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 BATTERYThe 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/COLDWhenPACKthe chargerDELAYdetects a battery that is excessively hot or excessively cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery has normalized.
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