Installing / Removing Battery Pack - Craftsman CMCBL98021 Instruction Manual

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.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air
temperature is between 60 °F and 75 °F (18 °- 24 °C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air
temperature below +40 °F (+4.5 °C), or above +104 °F (+40 °C). This is important and will prevent
serious damage to the battery pack.
2. 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.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn
out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 60 °F and 80 °F (16 °- 27 °C).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.
4. 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.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil,
or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the
charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY PACK FOR ANY REASON. IF THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE
BATTERY PACK BREAKS OR CRACKS, RETURN TO A SERVICE CENTER FOR RECYCLING.

INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK

WARNING:
MAKE CERTAIN THE TOOL IS SWITCHED OFF
BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING BATTERY.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:
Insert battery pack into tool until fully seated and an audible click is heard
(figure A). Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery release button in the back
of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool.
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 during use and during charging. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject
to variation based on product components, temperature and end-user application
CHECKING STATE OF CHARGE DURING USE (FIGURE B):
• Press the state of charge indicator button (B1).
• The three LEDs (B2) will illuminate indicating the percent of charge in
the battery. See chart in figure B.
• If LED light does not illuminate, charge battery.
7
A
B
B1
B2
<18%
18% - 45%
45% - 72%
72% - 100%