Storage Recommendations; Parts And Features; Charging Procedure - Craftsman 98022 Operator's Manual

protected and weft insulated from materials that c ould c ontact them and cause a short circuiL N OTE:
LI-ION 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 charger, unless the battery is depleted.
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Trigger Switch
2. Lock Button
3. Switch Handle
4. Blade Guard
5. Bail Handle
6. Battery
7. Blade
CHARGING PROCEDURE
Craftsman _ chargers are designed to charge Craftsman C_ battery packs.
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.
#_llrRl 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.
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 (figure la) 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 center or a collection site for recycling.
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 normalized.
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.
LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the green LED glowing indefinitely. The
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.