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RELEASING AND INSERTING
BATTERY PACK
Release battery pack from tool by pressing the battery release button and sliding pack
out of handle base (Fig. 1). To insert battery, align battery and slide battery pack into tool until it locks into position. Do not force.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES (NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES)
1.The battery pack accepts only about 80% of its maximum capacity with its first few charge cycles. However, after the first few charge cycles, the battery will charge to full capacity.
2.The charger was designed to fast charge the battery only when the battery temperature is between 32˚F (0˚C) and 113˚F (45˚C).
3.A substantial drop in operating time per charge may mean that the battery pack is nearing the end of its life and should be replaced.
4.If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a month or more) of
in two or three charge/discharge cycles. Remember to unplug charger during storage period.
5.If battery does not charge properly:
a.Check for voltage at outlet by plugging in some other electrical device.
b.Check to see if outlet is connected to a light switch which turns power “off” when lights are turned off.
c.Check battery pack terminals for dirt. Clean with cotton swab if necessary.
d.If you still do not get proper charging, take or send tool, battery pack and charger to your local Skil Service Center.
Note: Use of charger’s or battery packs not sold by Skil will void the warranty.
BATTERY CHARGE CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHTS (SB18B BATTERY)
Your battery pack is equipped with charge condition indicator lights (Fig. 3). The indicator lights shows the charge condition of the battery during operation.
To check battery charge condition, depress and hold the button on the backside of the battery pack.
•• • • • When all five lights are illuminated, this indicates the batter pack is fully charged.
•• • When only three lights illuminate, this indicates the battery pack is partially charged.
•When only one light illuminates, this indicates the battery pack is slightly charged.
When no lights illuminate, this indicates the battery pack is completely discharged.
CHARGING BATTERY PACK (SC118 OR SC118B CHARGER)
Plug charger cord into your standard power outlet, then slide the battery pack into charger (Fig. 3).
The charger’s green indicator will begin to “BLINK”. This indicates that the battery is receiving a fast charge.
automatically stop when the battery pack is fully charged.
When the indicator light stops “BLINKING” (and becomes a steady green light) fast charging is complete.
