Black & Decker SS18, SS12D, SS14 Instructions for CUP Chargers, Important Charging Notes

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUP CHARGERS:		B1	7
1.	Plug the charger into any standard 120
	Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.
2.	Slide the charger (7) onto the battery pack		5
	(5) as shown in figure B1 and let the
	battery pack charge initially for 12 hours.
	After the initial charge, under normal
	usage, your battery pack should be fully
	charged in 6 to 12 hours.

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

NOTE: To remove the battery pack from the drill, press

down on the release button (10) on the back of the C battery pack (figure C) and slide out.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1.After normal usage, your battery pack should be fully charged in 6 to 12 hours. If the battery pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 12 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 12 hours. 10

2.DO NOT charge the power 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 power

pack. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if power pack 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 power 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 power 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 power pack and charger to your local Black & Decker service center. See Tools Electric in yellow pages.

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

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

7.When the battery pack is inserted into the charger, the red “Charging Indicator” light will come on (cup charger only) indicating that there is contact between the battery pack and charger. The light will stay on as long as the battery pack is in the charger and the charger is plugged into a working outlet. It WILL NOT flash, go out or change to a different color when the charging cycle is complete.

8.The power pack 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.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: DRILLS

1.Hold drill firmly with one hand on the grip and the other hand on the bottom of the battery pack.

2.When attaching accessories in the drill chuck, hand tighten the keyless chuck firmly. WARNING: Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly used) causing a twist. Always

expect the stall. Grip the drill firmly with both hands to control the twisting action and prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. If a stall does occur, release the trigger immediately and determine the reason for the stall before re-starting.

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