OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING THE UNIT

Make sure the charging station is securely fastened to a wall and the charger is plugged into a working wall outlet.

NOTE: Allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hours prior to first use.

1.Slide the unit down into the charging station until it is firmly seated (Fig. 4). The barrel connector in the charging station will insert into the unit. If it doesn’t, refer to Replacing the Charger.

NOTE: The battery will heat up while the unit charges. Be sure the air vents on the battery housing are kept clear for proper ventilation (Fig. 4).

3.Charge the battery until the Charging Indicator Light on the charger turns from red to green (Fig. 5).

NOTE: The unit’s operating time and the life of the battery will be shorten if the unit is not fully charged between uses.

4.Place the unit back on the charging station after each use. The unit is designed so that the battery cannot be overcharged.

Air Vents

Charging

Station

Barrel

Connector

Charging

Indicator Light

Fig. 5

Charging Tips for Maximum Performance

• Store and charge the unit where temperatures are

between 50˚ F (10˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Storing the

unit or batteries above 100˚ F (38˚ C) will reduce

battery life.

• Storage below 50˚ F (10˚ C) will not reduce battery

life, but may require a longer charging time.

Fig. 4

2.When the red indicator light on the charger is on, the battery is being charged (Fig. 5). If the light fails to come on, check that:

a.The charger is plugged into a working wall outlet.

b.The unit is firmly seated into the charging station and the barrel connector is fully inserted into the unit.

c.The barrel connector is properly installed in the charging station. If it isn’t, refer to Replacing the Charger.

d.Power is on at the wall outlet.

NOTE: If the wall outlet is operated by a switch, be sure the switch is ON.

WARNING: If the wall outlet is not working properly,

have the wall outlet checked by a qualified electrician. This will help prevent serious personal injury.

• Store the unit on the charging station when not in

use. The unit is designed so that the battery cannot

be overcharged.

NOTE: The charging indicator light will remain lit when the unit is properly installed in the charging station.

Temperature Effects on Charging Time

•50˚ F (10˚ C) to 100˚ F (38˚ C) – Battery will charge within 24 hours.

•40˚ F (4 ˚C) to 50˚ F (10˚ C) – Battery will require up to 48 hours for a full charge.

•Below 40˚ F (4 ˚C) – Battery will not reach full charge.

NOTE: The unit run time will be reduced when the battery is not fully charged.

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