Important Charging Notes - Black & Decker BCD383 Manual

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After this happens, the charger automatically switches to the
Pack Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery
life.
The light 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 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 °C.
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
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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:
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Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp
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or other appliance;
Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light
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switch which turns power off when you turn out
the lights;
Move the charger and battery pack to a location
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where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 18 ° – 24 °C;
If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery
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pack and charger to your local service center.
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 effect on the battery pack.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
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not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool,
aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles
should be kept away from charger cavities. Unplug the
charger before attempting to clean.
Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any
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other liquid.
Battery state of charge indicator (Fig. B)
The battery includes a state of charge indicator to quickly
determine the extent of battery life as shown in figure B.
By pressing the state of charge button (8a) you can easily
view the charge remaining in the battery as illustrated in figure
B.
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(Original instructions)
8a
<18%
18% - 47%
47% - 72%
72% - 100%
Installing and removing the battery pack from the
tool (fig. C)
Warning! Make certain the lock-off button (2) is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
To install battery pack:
Insert battery pack (8) into tool, until an audible click is
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heard (fig. C)
Removing the battery pack from the tool (fig. C)
Depress the battery release button (9) as shown in (fig. C)
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and pull battery pack out of tool.
Belt hook (Optional extra) (Fig. D, E)
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, place
the forward/reverse button in the lock-off position or turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack before making any adjust-
ments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ONLY
use the tool's belt hook (7) to hang the tool from a work belt.
DO NOT use the belt hook (7) for tethering or securing the
tool to a person or object during use. DO NOT suspend tool
overhead or suspend objects from the belt hook.
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ensure
the screw (11) holding the belt hook is secure.
Note: When attaching or replacing the belt hook (7), use only
the screw (11) that is provided. Be sure to securely tighten
the screw.
The belt hook (7) can be be attached by sliding into the slots
(13) on either side of the tool using only the screw (11) pro-
vided, to accommodate left- or right- handed users. If the hook
is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.
To move the belt hook, remove the screw (11) that holds the
belt hook (7) in place then reassemble on the opposite side.