Black & Decker NPP2018R instruction manual Charging the Battery, Important Charging Notes

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10.Use only one charger when charging.

11.Do not attempt to open the charger. There are no customer serviceable parts inside. Return to any authorized Black & Decker service center.

12.DO NOT incinerate the tool or battery even if they are severely damaged or completely worn out. The batteries can explode in a fire.

13.A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:

a.Wash quickly with soap and water.

b.Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.

c.If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a 25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.

Charging the Battery

THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED AT THE FACTORY. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THE BATTERY, THOROUGHLY READ ALL OF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power.

1.Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet. NOTE: Do not charge by means

of an engine generator or DC power	1
source. Use only 120V AC.

2. Slide the charger onto the battery as shown in figure 1 and let the battery charge initially for 9 hours. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your battery should be fully charged in 3 to 6 hours.

3. Unplug charger, and remove the battery.

Important Charging Notes

1.After normal usage, your battery should be fully charged in 3 to 6 hours. If the battery is run-down completely, it may take up to 6 hours to become fully charged. Your battery was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before attempting to use it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.

2.DO NOT charge the battery 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. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if battery is charged when air temperature is about 75°F.(24°C).

3.While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem.

4.If the battery does not charge properly—(1) Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and battery to a surrounding air temperature of 40°F (4,5 °C) to 105°F.(40,5 °C) (4) If the receptacle and temperature are OK, and you do not get proper charging, take or send the battery and charger to your local Black & Decker service center. See Tools Electric in yellow pages.

5.The battery should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE using product with its battery pack in a depleted condition.

6.To prolong battery life, avoid leaving the battery on charge for extended periods of time (over 30 days without use). Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can significantly reduce overall battery pack life.

7.The battery will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during normal usage. There is no need to run the batteries down completely before recharging. Normal usage is the best method of discharging and recharging the batteries

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