User Manual

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CHARGER DIAGNOSTICS
The charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise with battery packs.
• Whenthechargerdetectsabatterypackthatisoverheated,allthreecharging
lights will blink at the same time. Please remove the battery and allow it to cool
down for 15–30 minutes and re-insert.
• Whenthechargerdetectsamalfunctioninthebattery,twocharginglightswill
blink at the same time. Please remove the battery and allow it to cool down for
15–30 minutes. Then re-insert the battery pack into the charger. If two charging
lights still flash, the battery may require service.
• Whenthechargerdetectsamalfunctionofthechargeritself,threecharginglights
will blink at the same time. Please remove the battery pack and unplug the charger
for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, plug charger back in and re-insert the pack
into the charger. If all three charging lights still blink at the same time, the charger
may require service.
Before attempting to use the charger, familiarize yourself with all of its operating
features and safety requirements.
BATTERY CHARGING
• Beforeattemptingtochargethebattery,checkthechargerandthebatteryto
ensure the charging equipment matches the battery supplied. The components are
all labelled with component numbers.
• Therechargeablebatteryisnotfullychargedonleavingthefactory.Chargethe
rechargeable battery before first use.
• Rechargedischargedbatteriesassoonaspossibleafteruseorbatterylifemaybe
greatly diminished. For longest battery life, do not discharge batteries fully.
• Afullydischargedbatterypackwillchargeabout25–65minutes,dependingonthe
type. Charging times maybe longer depending on the surrounding temperature and
battery conditions.
• Theworkingtemperatureofthechargeris32–113°F(0–45°C).
CHARGING PROCEDURE
• Connecttheplugcabletothecharger,andthenpluginto
an appropriate outlet before inserting battery pack. All
three charging lights will be on for two seconds and then
off. (Fig. 1)
• Insertthebatterypackintothecharger,makingsurethe
pack is fully seated in the charger. (Fig. 2) During the
charging process, the charging lights will indicate the
charging status as follows:
- Less than 30% charged: all three charging lights will blink
in sequence.
- Less than 60% charged: one light will stay on, while the
other two lights will blink in sequence.
- Over 60% charged: two lights will stay on, while the
remaining light will blink continuously.
- Fully charged: all three lights will remain on continuously.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with the charger to cause
carelessness. Remember that one careless moment is enough
to cause severe injury. Before attempting to use any tool, be
sure to become familiar with all of the operating features and
safety instructions.