Bosch 11225VSRH Operating Instructions - Page 11

BM 1619929600 11/02 11/18/02 8:18 AM Page 11 INDICATORS, SYMBOLS AND MEANING If the indicator lights are "OFF", the charger is not receiving power from power supply outlet. If the green indicator light is "ON", the charger is plugged in but the battery pack is not inserted, or the battery pack is fully charged and is being trickle charged. If the green indicator light is "BLINKING", the battery pack is being fast-charged. Fast-charging will automatically stop when the battery pack is fully charged. If the red indicator light is "ON", the battery pack is too hot or cold for fast-charging. The charger will switch to trickle charge, until a suitable temperature is reached, at which time the charger will switch automatically to fast-charging. If the red indicator light is "BLINKING", an acoustical signal will sound for a period of 2 seconds which indicates the battery pack cannot accept a charge or the contacts of the charger or battery pack are contaminated. Clean the contacts of the charger or battery pack only as directed in these operating instructions or those supplied with your tool or battery pack. RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT BATTERY PACK IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES 1. The battery pack accepts only about 80% nearing the end of its life and should be of its maximum capacity with its first few replaced. charge cycles. However, after the first few charge cycles, the battery will charge to full capacity. 4. If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a month or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best to run your tool down until it is fully discharged 2. The charger was designed to fast charge before storing your battery pack. After a long the battery only when the battery period of storage, the capacity at first temperature is between 32˚F (0˚C) and 140˚F recharge will be lower. Normal capacity will (60˚C). If the battery pack is too hot or too be restored in two or three charge/discharge cold, the charger will not fast charge the cycles. Remember to unplug charger during battery. (This may happen if the battery pack storage period. is hot from heavy use). When the battery temperature returns to between 32˚F (0˚C) and 140˚F (60˚C), the charger will automatically begin charging. 3. A substantial drop in operating time per charge may mean that the battery pack is 5. If battery does not charge properly: a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging in some other electrical device. b. Check to see if outlet is connected to a light switch which turns power "off" when lights are turned off. -11-