Black & Decker SNC3650L252 Original Instructions Manual page 8

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Charging the battery
The battery needs to be charged before first use and
whenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were
easily done before. The battery may become warm while
charging; this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell
temperature warms up or cools down.
Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting
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the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack into the charger.
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The green LED will flash indicating that the battery is being
charged.
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 in the charger
Warning! Recharge discharged batteries as
soon as possible after use or battery life may
be greatly diminished.
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.
Bad Battery
The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The red
LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the label. If you see
this bad battery blink pattern, do not continue to charge the
battery. Return it to a service centre or a collection site for
recycling
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Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is excessively hot or
excessively cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack
delay, suspending charging until the battery has normalised.
After this happens, the charger automatically switches to the
Pack Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum
battery life. The red LED flashes in the pattern indicated on
the label when the Hot/Cold pack delay is detected.
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 trimmer and during charging. It does not
indicate appliance 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 (A1).
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The four LEDs (A2) will illuminate indicating the percent
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of charge in the battery (Fig.A.)
If LED light does not illuminate, charge battery.
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Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Handle bar
2. ON/OFF switch bail handle
3. Safety key
4. Safety switch button
5. Chute rotation rod
6. Frame lock/release knob (x4)
7. Battery compartment cover
8. Wheels
9. Carrying handle (For transport only)
10. Discharge chute
11. Chute deflector
12. Deflector knob
13. Auger
14. Middle frame
15. Upper frame
16. Cleanout stick