Storage Recommendations - Black & Decker LD112K Instruction Manual

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Note: LI-ION batteries should not be put in checked
baggage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
FOR FLASHLIGHTS
Warning! When using electric appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
f Read all the instructions before using the appliance.
f To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary
when an appliance is used near children.
f Only use attachments recommended or sold
by the manufacturer.
f To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put light in
water or other liquid. Do not place or store appliance
where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
f Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer
to recharge.
f During or immediately after use, don't lay light flat
on lens surface.
f Replace broken bulb in a well ventilated area.
f Don't touch lens surface when bulb is lit or immediately
after use.
f Handle light with care around any flammable surface.
f Do not expose light or charger to wet or damp areas.
Do not expose light or charger to rain or snow.
f Do not wash light or charger with water or allow water
to get inside light or charger.
f While light is in use, do not cover with cloth or other
flammable materials due to increased risk of fire.
f Do not operate without lens cover assembly attached.
f For household use only.
Warning! Burn hazard. Do not operate flashlight or
charger near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres. Internal sparks may ignite fumes causing
personal injury.
Warning! The lens gets very hot during use. To
reduce the risk of burns, do not touch hot lens. To reduce
the risk of fire, keep away from combustible materials
while in operation.
Warning! La lente calienta mucho durante el uso.
Para reducir el riesgo de quemaduras, no toque la lente
caliente. Para reducir el riesgo de incendios, mantenga
el aparato alejado de materiales combustibles durante el
funcionamiento.
Caution! When not in use, place tool on its side on a
stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling
hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand
upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.

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 storage will not harm the battery pack or charger.
Charging procedure
Black & Decker chargers are designed to charge Black &
Decker battery packs in 3-5 hours depending on the pack
being charged.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before
inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in
Fig. B.
3. The green LED will flash indicating that
the battery is being charged.
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
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible
after use or battery life may be greatly diminished. For
longest battery life, do not discharge batteries fully.
It is recommended that the batteries be recharged after
each use.
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 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.
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.
or left on the charger.