Black & Decker CM2043C Instruction Manual - Page 8

To Install Battery Pack

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3. If the battery pack does not charge properly: a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 60°F - 80°F (16° - 27°C). d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center. 4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack. 5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. 6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid. WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY PACK FOR ANY REASON. IF THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE BATTERY PACK BREAKS OR CRACKS, RETURN TO A SERVICE CENTER FOR RECYCLING. STATE OF CHARGE INDICATOR The battery is equipped with a state of charge indicator. This can be used to display the current level of charge in the battery while in the mower and during charging. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature and end-user application. Checking state of charge during use: • Press the state of charge indicator button (A1). • The three LEDs (A2) will illuminate indicating the percent of charge in the battery. See chart in figure A. • If LED light does not illuminate, charge battery. A A2 A1

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3. If the battery pack does not charge
properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by
plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is
connected to a light switch which
turns power off when you turn out
the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack
to a location where the surrounding
air temperature is approximately 60°F
- 80°F (16° - 27°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take
the tool, battery pack and
charger to your local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged
when it fails to produce sufficient
power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to
use under these conditions. Follow
the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever
you desire with no adverse affect on the
battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive
nature such as, but not limited to, steel
wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away
from charger cavities. Always unplug the
charger from the power supply when there
is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in
water or any other liquid.
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
. Do not
allow any liquid to get inside charger.
NEVER
ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY PACK
FOR ANY REASON. IF THE PLASTIC
HOUSING OF THE BATTERY PACK
BREAKS OR CRACKS, RETURN TO A
SERVICE CENTER FOR RECYCLING.
STATE OF CHARGE INDICATOR
The battery is equipped with a state
of charge indicator. This can be used
to display the current level of charge
in the battery while in the mower and
during charging. It does not indicate
tool functionality and is subject to
variation based on product components,
temperature and end-user application.
Checking state of charge during use:
• Press the state of charge indicator
button (
A1
).
• The three LEDs (
A2
) will illuminate
indicating the percent of charge in the
battery. See chart in
figure A
.
• If LED light does not illuminate, charge
battery.
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
BATTERY PACK
WARNING:
MAKE CERTAIN THE
SAFETY KEY IS REMOVED TO
PREVENT ACTUATION BEFORE
REMOVING OR INSTALLING BATTERY.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:
• Depress the battery port cover release
button (14) and pull the battery port
cover (15) up to expose the battery port
(10) as shown in
figure B
.
• Slide the battery (16) into the battery
port until it is fully seated and an
audible click is heard (
figure C)
. Make
sure battery pack is fully seated and
fully latched into position.
• Close the battery port cover. Ensure the
cover is fully latched before starting mower.
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18% - 45%
45% - 72%
72% - 100%
A2
A1
A
B
14
15
C
16