Black & Decker BHFEA18 Original Instructions Manual page 8

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The charging base is intended for indoor use only.
Labels on appliance
The following symbols appear on this appliance along with the
date code
Read all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off power button
2. Charging port
3. State of charge indicator
4. Dust bowl relase button
5. Clear dust bowl
6. Cyclonic filter assembly
7. Extension pole release button
8. Extension pole
9. Floorhead (with in-built floor sense)
10. Beater bar release button
11. Crevice tool
12. Battery
12a. Charger
13. Storage station
Use
Charging the battery (Fig. A, B)
The standard charger provided will charge a fully depleted
battery in about 5 hours
Plug the charger (12a) into an appropriate outlet before
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inserting the battery pack (12).
Insert the battery pack (12) into the charger (12a) as
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shown in figure A.
The green LED (12b) will flash indicating that the battery
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is being charged.
The completion of charge is indicated by the green
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LED (12b) remaining on continuously. The pack is fully
charged and may be used at this time or left on the
charger.
Note: Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible
after use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
Note: 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
Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
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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.
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(Original instructions)
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
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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
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uninsulated trailer
If the battery pack does not charge properly:
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Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
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other appliance.
Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
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which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
Move charger and battery pack to a location where the
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surrounding air temperature is approximately 18°-
24°C.
If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack.
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and charger to your local service centre.
The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
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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.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not
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limited to, steel wool, aluminium 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.
Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other
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liquid.
Warning! 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 centre for recycling.
State of charge indicator (Fig. C)
This appliance include a state of charge indicator (3) which
consists of three LED lights that indicate the level of charge
remaining in the battery. This feature is only activated when
the vacuum is powered on and when the vacuum is on
charge.
The state of charge indicator is an indication of approximate
levels of charge remaining in the battery pack.
The LED battery indicator displays the remaining charge
and warns you when the battery is low.
The final LED will flash continuously when there is only very
little runtime remaining.
Note:
The state of charge indicator is only an indication
of the charge left on the battery.