Use and Care Manual

56V RAPID CHARGER — CH5500/CH5500-FC14
OPERATION
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
WARNING:
Do not use the charger outdoors or expose it to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering the charger will increase the risk of electric shock.
NOTICE: Lithium-Ion battery packs are shipped partially charged. Before using it the
first time, fully charge the battery pack.
1. Connect the charger to the power supply (120V~,
60Hz). The four charging indication LEDs will
briefly shine green, indicating that the charger is
working correctly.
2. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the
mounting slots in the charger; slide the battery
pack down onto the charger (Fig. 2).
3. The charger will communicate with the battery
pack to evaluate the condition of the battery pack.
4. When the battery pack is charging, the four
charging indication LEDs on the charger will
shine green in sequence, from left to right, to
indicate the charge level; please refer to Fig. 3. The
power indicator on the battery pack will flash in
sequence: red, orange and green. The fan in the
charger continuously works to cool the battery
pack.
5. When the battery pack is fully charged, the
charging indication LEDs stop alternating and will shine green continuously. The
power indicator on the battery pack will go out. Wait until the cooling fan stops,
remove the battery pack from the charger and disconnect the charger from the
power supply.
6. The battery pack will fully charge if left on the charger, but it will not overcharge.
If the battery pack remains on the charger for one month or more, it will perform
self-maintenance and drop to 30% charge capacity. If this occurs, reinstall the
battery pack on the charger to recharge it fully.
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LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4
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