Storage Recommendations; Charging Procedure - Black & Decker LST540 Instruction Manual

• Do not incinerate the battery pack
even if it is severely damaged or
is completely worn out. the battery
pack can explode in a fire. toxic fumes
and materials are created when battery
packs are burned.
• 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 li-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.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
cell may explode. check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
WARNING:
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 appliance 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.
WARNING:
NOT STORE OR CARRY BATTERY SO
THAT METAL OBjECTS CAN CONTACT
ExPOSED BATTERY TERMINALS. FoR
Burn hazard.
FIRE HAzARD. DO
exaMPle, do not Place BatteRy In
aPRons, PocKets, aPPlIance 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 APPLIANCES 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 Well Insulated
FRoM MateRIals that could
contact theM and cause a shoRt
cIRcuIt. nOTE: 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-term storage will not harm the
battery pack or the charger as long as the
battery is not depleted.

CHARGING PROCEDURE

BLACk+DECkER chargers are designed to
charge BLACk+DECkER battery packs.
BLACK+DECKER Battery and Charger Systems
Chargers/Charge Time** (Hours) (0% - 100% charge)
40V MAx* Watt
Batteries Hours
LBx36 47
LBxR36 60
LBx1540 60
LBxR2036 80
LBx2040 80
LBxR2540 100
LBx2540 100
**All charge times are approximate. Actual charge
time may vary.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate
outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger.
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.
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40V MAx* Chargers
LCS36 LCS40 LCS436
1 1 3.25
1.25 1.25 3.75
1.25 1.25 3.75
1.5 1.5
1.5 1.5
1.75 1.75 6.25
1.75 1.75 6.25
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