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Cold Weather Operation; How To Charge The Battery Pack - Craftsman 320.10320 Operator's Manual

16.0-volt lithium-ion cordless 3/8-in. drill/driver

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NOTE: A significantly
reduced run time after fully charging the battery pack indicates
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that the batteries are near the end of their usable life and must be replaced.
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COLD WEATHER OPERATION
[] This Lithium-Ion battery pack will provide optimal performance
in temperatures between 32°F
(0°C) and 104°F (40°C).. When the battery pack is very cold, it may "pulse" for the first minute
of use to warm itself up. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light application,
After about a minute, the battery pack will have warmed itself up and will operate normally.
WHEN TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
The Lithium-!on battery can be charged at any time and will not develop a "memory" when
charged after only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to run down the battery pack charge
before recharging. Remove the battery pack from the tool when convenient for you and your job.
[] Use the POWER BAR to determine when you need to recharge the battery pack.
[] You can "top-off" your battery pack's charge before starting a big job or long period of use°
[] Due to Lithium-Ion's fade-free properties, the only time it is necessary to charge the Lithium-
Ion battery pack is when the pack has reached the end of its charge. To signal the end of
charge, power to the tool will drop quickly, Charge the battery pack as needed.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
NOTE: This Lithium-Ion
battery pack is shipped partially charged. Before using it the
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first time, fully charge the battery pack.
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A fully discharged batter'/pack with a temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C) will charge
[] Charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack only
with the correct Charger/Adapter.
Fig. 3
[] Connect the Charger/Adapter to a power supply.
I_ Attach the battery pack to the Charger/
Adapter
by aligning the raised ribs of the
battery pack with the slot in the Charger/
Adapter.
Slide the battery pack onto the
Charger/Adapter
(Fig. 3)
[] The Charger!Adapter
will communicate with
the battery pack's SmartChip
TM
circuitry to
evaluate the condition of the battery pack.
[] The POWER BAR LED lights will cycle from
right to left during charging° This is part of the
normal charging operation
[] After charging is complete, the green LED
on the Charger/Adapter
will come on and
the POWER BAR LED lights will go off. The
POWER BAR LED lights will not be displayed
when the POWER BAR button is pressed while
the battery pack is on the Charger/Adapter,
i_ The battery pack will fully charge, but will not
overcharge, if left on the Charger/Adapter.
NOTE: For your convenience, the Charger/Adapter
can operate with most generators
and inverters rated at 300 watts or higher.
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