Black & Decker BDCDD120C Instruction Manual - Page 6
Charging Procedure - black + decker 2
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charger. DO NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a noncompatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious personal injury. • Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes. • If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte for Lithium-Ion batteries is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts. • Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit. NOTE: Lithium-Ion batteries should not be put in checked baggage. Storage Recommendations 1. The best 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. Charging Procedure Black+Decker chargers are designed to charge Black+Decker battery packs. 1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack. 2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in figure A. WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame. • Charge the battery packs only in Black+Decker chargers. • DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may cause premature cell failure. • Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If 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 (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center for recycling. 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. 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. 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, 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. etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with Bad battery The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The red LED flashes conductive materials such as keys, coins, in the pattern indicated on the label. If you see hand tools and the like. The US Department this bad battery blink pattern, do not continue of Transportation Hazardous Material to charge the battery. Return it to a service Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit center or a collection site for recycling. transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and Hot/Cold pack delay carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly When the charger detects a battery protected from short circuits. So when that is excessively hot or excessively 6
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