Skil 2860 Optional Accessory, Important Charging Notes LITHIUM-ION Batteries, Led, Button LED

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

Skil models SB18B-LI & SB18C-LI lithium ion battery packs are compatible with all existing Skil 18V tools that use the SB18A, SB18B and SB18C Ni-Cd batteries.

	Only use the specified charger to charge your Li-Ion batteries. Do not charge
! WARNING
	Li-ion batteries with a Ni-Cd charger.
	IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES (LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES)

1.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). If the battery pack is too hot or too cold, the charger will not fast charge the battery. (This may happen if the battery pack is hot from heavy use). When the battery temperature returns to between 32˚F (0˚C) and 113˚F (45˚C), the charger will automatically begin charging.

2.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.

3.Remember to unplug charger during storage period.

4.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 and alcohol 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. See “Tools, Electric” in the Yellow Pages for names and addresses.

Note: Use of chargers or battery packs not sold by Skil will void the warranty.

BATTERY CHARGE CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHTS (SB18B-LI BATTERY)

Your battery pack is equipped with charge condition indicator lights (Fig. 9). 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.

LED	Capacity
Continuous lighting 3 x blue	66%	- 100%
Continuous lighting 2 x blue	34 - 65%
Continuous lighting 1 x blue	11 - 33%
Slow flashing 1x blue	0%	- 10%

*BATTERY CHARGE

CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHTS

FIG. 9

* BUTTON

LED	Error Message
Alternating	Battery temperature is not
left middle	within normal operating
right 1	temperature range of
x blue	0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F),
	or battery current is over
	the normal operating range.

CHARGING BATTERY PACK (SC118B-LI CHARGER)

Plug charger cord into your standard power outlet, then insert battery pack into charger (Fig. 10).

If the green indicator light is “ON”,

the charger is plugged in but the battery pack is not inserted, or the

battery pack is fully charged.

If the green indicator light is

“BLINKING”, the battery pack is being fast-charged. Fast- charging will automatically stop when the

battery pack is fully charged.

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