Z_ WARNING:
Never attempt
to open the battery pack for any reason./f
battery pack case is
cracked
or damaged,
do not insert into charger.
Do not crush, drop or damage
battery pack. Do not
use a battery pack or charger
that has received
a sharp blow, been dropped,
run over or damaged
in
any way (Le. pierced
with a nail, hit with a hammer,
stepped
on). Damaged
battery packs
should be
returned
to service
center for recycfing.
z_WARNING:
Fire hazard.
Do not store
or carry
battery
so that metal objects
can contact
exposed
battery
terminals.
For example,
do not place battery in aprons,
pockets,
tool boxes,
product
kit boxes,
drawers,
etc., with loose nails, screws,
keys, etc. Transporting
batteries
can
possibly
cause fires
if the battery
terminals
inadvertently
come in contact
with conductive
materials
such as keys, coins,
hand tools
and the like. The US Department
of Transportation
Hazardous
Material
Regulations
(HMR)
actually prohibit
transporting
batteries
in commerce
or on
airplanes
(i.e., packed
in suitcases
and carry-on
luggage)
UNLESS they are properly
protected
from
short circuits.
So when transporting
individual
batteries,
make sure that the battery
terminals
are
protected
and weft insulated
from materials
that could contact
them and cause a short circuiL NOTE:
Lithiumqon
batteries
should
not be put in checked
baggage.
STORAGE
RECOMMENBATmONS
1, The best battery pack storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess
heat or cold.
2. Long storage
will not harm the battery
pack or charger.
BATTERY
PACK CHARGmNG, INSTALMNG,
AND REMOVING
CHARGING
PROCEDURE
1= Plug the charger (8) into an appropriate outlet before inserting
the battery pack (6).
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in Figure A.
_3.
The green LED will flash indicating that the battery is
being charged.
_4.
The completion of charge is indicated by the green LED
remaining on continuously. The pack is fully charged and
may be used at this time or left on the charger.
IMPORTANT: 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. It is recommended that the batteries be
recharged after each use.
QUmOK BOOST CHARGE
When the Quick Boost button is pushed the charger "boosts" the charge current for 10 minutes and
starts blinking the blue LED while the green LED blinks= After 10 minutes the blue LED wi!l stay on and
the green LED will continue blinking until the battery pack is fully charged= Once the charge cycle is
complete, the green LED and blue LED wilt remain on continuously=
CHARGER DIAGNOSTICS
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise with the battery packs or the
power source, Problems are indicated by one LED flashing in different patterns,
BAD BATTERY
_The
charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The red LED flashes in the pattern
indicated on the label. If you see this bad battery blink pattern, do not continue to charge the
battery= Return it to an appliance service center or a collection site for recycling=
HOT/COLD
PACK DELAY
_When
the charger detects a battery that is excessively hot or excessively cold, it automatically
starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery has normalized. After this
happens, the charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum
battery life. The red LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the charger label.
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