Harbor Freight Tools 62421 User Manual - Page 7

Charger Indicator LED's, Tool Set Up, Charging, Workpiece and Work Area Set Up

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Charger Indicator LED's Green LED: Continuously lit indicates charger is powered. Red LED: Flashing indicates that the battery is charging. Continuously lit (not flashing) indicates that the battery has finished charging and should be removed from the charger. Battery Pack Red LED Safety Operating Instructions Green LED Charger Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Tool Set Up Setup Operation TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Trigger is in the off‑position and remove its Battery Pack before performing any procedure in this section. Charging 1. Place the Battery Pack on a dry fireproof surface in a room where the temperature is from 50-104° F. Note: If recharging a newly spent Battery Pack, allow it to cool completely before charging. 2. Examine the Battery Pack. It must be undamaged, and a NiCd type Battery Pack. Do not charge a cracked, open, or leaking Battery Pack, or charge a non‑recommended type of Battery Pack. 3. The Battery Pack's terminals are designed to fit this Charger specifically. If the Battery Pack does to not fit the Charger properly, do not try to insert it. Do not force a Battery Pack into the Charger. 4. Plug the Power Supply into a grounded, 120V~, 60Hz receptacle. 5. Connect the Power Supply to the Charger. 6. Slide the Battery Pack onto the Charger. Note: The Battery Pack's capacity will increase somewhat during the first few charging cycles. A fully discharged Battery Pack will take about X to X hours to fully charge. Recharging the Battery Pack for more than X hours can damage the battery cells. 7. While charging, the Battery Pack, Charger, and Power Supply may become warm to the touch. This is normal, and does not indicate a problem. 8. The red LED will light continuously when the Battery Pack is charged. Unplug the Charger and disconnect it from the Battery Pack when finished. 9. Allow the Battery Pack to cool completely before using it. 10. Press the Battery Buttons to release Battery Pack from the Charger Workpiece and Work Area Set Up 1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury. 2. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent movement while working. 3. There must not be objects, such as utility lines, nearby that will present a hazard while working. Maintenance Item 62421 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7

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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Item 62421
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
SETUP
Charger Indicator LED’s
Green LED:
Continuously lit
indicates charger is powered.
Red LED:
Flashing indicates that the battery is
charging.
Continuously lit (not flashing) indicates
that the battery has finished charging and
should be removed from the charger.
Battery
Pack
Red
LED
Green
LED
Charger
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and remove its Battery
Pack before performing any procedure in this section.
Charging
1.
Place the Battery Pack on a dry fireproof surface in
a room where the temperature is from 50–104° F.
Note:
If recharging a newly spent Battery Pack,
allow it to cool completely before charging.
2.
Examine the Battery Pack.
It must be
undamaged, and a NiCd type Battery Pack.
Do not charge a cracked, open, or
leaking Battery Pack, or charge a
non-recommended type of Battery Pack.
3.
The Battery Pack’s terminals are designed to fit
this Charger specifically.
If the Battery Pack does
to not fit the Charger properly, do not try to insert it.
Do not force a Battery Pack into the Charger.
4.
Plug the Power Supply into a grounded,
120V~, 60Hz receptacle.
5.
Connect the Power Supply to the Charger.
6.
Slide the Battery Pack onto the Charger.
Note:
The Battery Pack’s capacity will increase
somewhat during the first few charging cycles.
A fully discharged Battery Pack will take about X to X
hours to fully charge.
Recharging the Battery Pack
for more than X hours can damage the battery cells.
7.
While charging, the Battery Pack, Charger, and
Power Supply may become warm to the touch.
This is normal, and does not indicate a problem.
8.
The red LED will light continuously when the
Battery Pack is charged. Unplug the Charger and
disconnect it from the Battery Pack when finished.
9.
Allow the Battery Pack to cool
completely before using it.
10. Press the Battery Buttons to release
Battery Pack from the Charger
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1.
Designate a work area that is clean and well lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2.
Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
3.
There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.