2a) During charging the green LED will appear.

2b) When charging is complete the green LED will go off.

3. Unplug charger,and remove the batterypack. Place the battery pack into the tool until it “clicks” into place.

NOTE: To remove the battery pack, press down on the release button on the back of the battery pack and slide out (figure 3).

1.After normalIMPORTANTusage, your batteryCHARGINGpack shouldNOTESbe fully charged in 6 to 9 hours. If the battery pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 9 hours to become fully charged. Your battery pack 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 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. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if battery pack is charged when air temperature is about 75°F (24°C).

3.Whilecharging, thechargermayhumandbecomewarmtotouch.This isa normalcondition anddoes notindicatea problem.

4.If the battery pack 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 pack 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 pack and charger to your local Black & Decker service center. See Tools Electric in yellow pages.

5.Thebatterypackshouldbe recharged whenitfailstoproducesufficient power on jobswhichwereeasilydonepreviously. DONOTCONTINUE usingunitwithitsbatterypackina depletedcondition.

6.The battery pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during normal usage. There is no need to run the battery pack down completely before recharging. Normal usage is the best methodof discharging and rechargingthe battery pack.

1. Store tool:STORAGE RECOMMENDATION a.) with the battery pack removed and on the charger.

b.) ina placethatis cool anddry awayfrom direct sunlight and excess heatorcold.

c.) out of the reach of children.

2. For prolonged storage such as over the winter,the battery pack should be fully charged and then removed from the charger. It should be charged again just prior to use.

LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER

It is OK to leave battery packs on charge for long periods of time. The charger has a maintenance mode which gives the battery pack enough charge to stay “topped off”. If however, the tool is not expected to be needed for more than 30 days, unplug the charger and store battery pack in a cool, dry location. NOTE: A battery pack will lose its charge when kept off of the charger. If the battery pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be recharged before use. A battery pack may also lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source.

INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:(figure C)

Insert battery pack into tool until an audible click is heard . 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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NSW18 specifications

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