BATTERY AND CHARGER
The rst step in preparing a new tool for operation
is to fully charge the new Battery. New Batteries
are shipped discharged and must be charged for
24 hours before rst use. All subsequent charges
will require at most a 2 hour charge.
WARNING
Important Charging Notes
CHEMICAL/EXPLOSION
HAZARD Read ALL instructions
before charging or using battery.
Failure to follow ALL instructions may result in re,
severe burns, or release of toxic materials.
Battery Disposal: The EPA cer
Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadium
(Ni-Cd) battery indicates Stockade is voluntarily
participating in an industry program to collect and
recycle these batteries at the end of their useful
life, when taken out of service in the United States
or Canada. The RBRCQ
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please
call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ (1-800-822-8837) for
information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
in your area. STOCK-ade's involvement in this program
is part of our commitment to preserving our envi-
ronment and conserving our natural resources.
Battery Charger
THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM
RBRCQ
®
program provides a
Holds two
ST-315i
Batteries
THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect the round plug of the wall mount unit
to the front of the charger base and plug the
wall mount unit into any 120V AC or 240V AC
outlet depending on your location.
the plug indicates the base unit has power.
2. Set the charger base on a stable surface and
the opening of the charger base.
3. The charger incorporates a charge level indicator
to inform the user of the battery charge level.
A red light will illuminate at all times during
a charge cycle.
One green light
®
= battery at 50% capacity
Two green lights
= battery at 75% capacity
Three green lights
= battery at FULL capacity
The red light will not be lit when the battery
is at full charge.
CHARGING DONT'S
Do not charge battery when
•
temperature is below 40°F (5°C).
•
Do not
drop battery or charger.
•
Do not
allow metal objects to come in
contact with battery terminals.
• Do not puncture or attempt to open battery
case or cells.
• Do not store battery where it will be subjected
to temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
•
Do not
incinerate battery.
•
Do not use a defective battery charger, one
that overheats and/or smokes when plugged
in.
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