ITEM #0437531 20-VOLT EXTENDED RUN LITHIUM-ION BATTERY KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. MODEL #K20-LB40A Français p. 13 Español p. 27 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. kobalttools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Warranty .
SAFETY INFORMATION Carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the battery pack before using. Keep this manual available for future reference. IMPORTANT This battery pack should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY General Safety Rules for All Power Tools WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION Electrical Safety • • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Battery Tool Use and Care • • • • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
SAFETY INFORMATION Specific Safety Rules for Battery Pack • Use battery only with the charger listed. • • • • • Battery pack Charger K20-LB40A K20-MC60A Know your power tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION • • • • • Do not charge the battery in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. For best results, your battery should be charged in a location where the temperature is greater that 41°F (5° C) and less that 104°F (40° C). Do not store outside or in vehicles. Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur.
PREPARATION Know Your Battery Pack Before attempting to use the battery pack, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power Indicator This lithium-ion battery pack is equipped with a power indicator that displays the battery pack’s charge status. Press the power indicator button to display the LED lights. The LED lights will stay lit for approximately 4 seconds. NOTICE: The power indicator can be used whether the battery is attached or removed from tool.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Low Capacity Warning If one LED on the POWER BAR begins to flash, the battery pack is charged to less than 10% of its capacity and should be recharged. Unlike other types of battery packs, lithium-ion battery packs deliver fade-free power for their entire run time. The tool will not experience a slow, gradual loss of power as it is used. The power delivered to the tool will drop quickly when the battery pack is at the end of its run time and needs to be charged.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Weather Operation This lithium-ion battery pack will provide optimal performance in temperatures between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). When the battery pack is very cold, it may “pulse” for the first minute of use to warm itself. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light application. After about a minute, the battery pack will have warmed itself and will operate normally.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. How to Charge the Battery Pack 1 NOTICE: This lithium-ion battery pack is shipped partially charged. Before using it the first time, fully charge the battery pack. A fully discharged battery pack model K20-LB40A will charge in about 45 minutes and model K20-LB20A will charge in about 35 minutes in a surrounding temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). a. Always charge the battery pack with the correct charger. b. Connect the charger to a power supply. c.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE All maintenance should be carried out only by an authorized service organization. Cleaning Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove the battery pack from the tool. For safe and proper operation, always keep the tool and its ventilation slots clean. Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your battery pack, never use any detergent or alcohol.
