Black & Decker BDCf12 Instruction Manual page 8

12VOLT MAx*
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Of ThE BATTERy PACk
TO INSTALL BATTERy PACk: Insert battery pack into
the flashlight, until an audible click is heard as shown in
figure B.
TO REMOVE BATTERy PACk: Depress the battery
release button as shown in figure C and pull battery pack
out of the flashlight.
20VOLT MAx**
BATTERy PACk ChARGING
20VOLT MAx** ChARGING PROCEDURE
Black & Decker chargers are designed to charge Black
& Decker battery packs in 5-8 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 figure D.
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 or left on the charger.
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.
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