1.Insert the power connector into the power outlet at the back of the battery charger.
2.AC power is now being applied to the battery charger and it begins to power up.
3.Charge pocket LEDs flash while the battery charger enters and exits the startup check.
4.When the charge pocket LEDs are not illuminated, the battery charger is ready for use.
Inserting a Battery into the Charging Pocket
Caution! It is important that battery packs are inserted into the charging pocket correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly could result in damage to the battery pack or the charger.
Caution! Do not “slam” the battery pack into the charging pocket. Damage may result.
When preparing the battery pack for insertion into the battery charging pocket, hold the battery with its three charging contacts in line with the three charging contacts in the charging pocket (use the direction of the arrow on the battery label as a guide).
If necessary, stabilize the charger with your hand before inserting a battery. Firmly press the battery straight down into the battery charging pocket.
Removing the Battery from the Charging Pocket
If necessary, stabilize the charger with one hand before removing a battery from a charging pocket. Grasp the battery firmly and pull it straight up and out of the charging pocket.
Interpreting the Charging Pocket LEDs
The status of the charge operation is indicated by the color of the LED for each charging pocket.
RED Continuous - on any charge pocket
Continuous red means the battery pack is charging.
RED FLASHING - on all charge pockets
Battery charger fault or failure.
GREEN - on any charge pocket
Continuous green means the battery pack charge is complete - Battery is Ready.
•Continuous - Charger is plugged in – Battery is not receiving power through the charging pocket, or battery is not fully seated in charging pocket.
•YELLOW - on any charge pocket
•Continuous yellow / amber means the battery pack temperature is out of range. The charging pocket is in standby mode while the pocket waits for the battery pack to warm up or cool down.
•The battery pack has been inserted incorrectly. Take the battery out, turn it around, align the charging terminals on the battery and in the pocket and insert the battery again.
•NO LIGHT - on any charge pocket
•No light on a charge pocket means there is no battery pack installed
•or the battery pack in the pocket is not fully inserted
•or a defective or damaged battery pack is installed
•or the charger is defective or damaged. Refer to Battery Charger Help (page
•NO LIGHT - on all charge pockets
•No light means there is no AC power available to the battery charger or there is power but there are no batteries in any charging bay.
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