Important Charging Notes - Stanley SBH20 Original Instructions Manual

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.
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.
Problem Power Line
When the charger is used with some portable
power sources such as generators or sources
that convert DC to AC, the charger may
temporarily suspend operation. The LED
flashes in the pattern indicated on the label.
This indicates that the power source is out of
limits..
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.
Li-Ion battery packs only
Li-Ion batteries are designed with an Electronic Protection
System that will protect the battery against overloading,
(Original instructions)
overheating or deep discharge. The tool will automatically turn
off if the Electronic Protection System engages. If this occurs,
place the Li-Ion battery on the charger until it is fully charged.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

• Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the
battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in
an air temperature below (+4.5°C), or above (+40.5°C).
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
• The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not
indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery
pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in
a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an
uninsulated trailer.
• If the battery pack does not charge properly:
- Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other
appliance.
- Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
- Move charger and battery pack to a location where the
surrounding air temperature is approximately (18°- 24°C).
If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and
charger to your local Stanley service center.
• The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
previously.
• DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow
the charging procedure.
• You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack from the
tool
Warning! Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack (6) is fully charged.
To install the battery pack into the tool - figure A
• Align the battery pack with the rails inside the handle.
• Slide it firmly into place until you hear the lock snap into
place.
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