Important Charging Notes - Bosch 24614 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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To remove the battery pack, press the battery
pack release button and slide the battery pack
forward.
Press the battery pack release button again
and slide the battery pack completely out of
tool housing (Fig. 6).
1. The charger was designed to fast charge
the battery only when the battery temperature
is between 32˚F (0˚C) and 113˚F (45˚C). If the
battery pack is too hot or too cold, the charger
will not fast charge the battery. (This may
happen if the battery pack is hot from heavy
use). When the battery temperature returns to
between 32˚F (0˚C) and 113˚F (45˚C), the
charger will automatically begin charging.
2. A substantial drop in operating time per
charge may mean that the battery pack is
nearing the end of its life and should be
replaced.
3. Remember to unplug charger during
storage period.
4. If battery does not charge properly:
CHARGER INDICATORS, SyMBOLS AND MEANING (Model BC630)
If the indicator lights are "OFF", the charger is
not receiving power from power supply outlet.
If the green indicator light is "ON",
the charger is plugged in but the
battery pack is not inserted, or
the battery pack is fully charged.
If the green indicator light is
"BLINKING", the battery pack is
being fast-charged. Fast-charging
will automatically stop when the battery pack is
fully charged.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging in
some other electrical device.
b. Check to see if outlet is connected to a
light switch which turns power "off" when lights
are turned off.
c. Check battery pack terminals for dirt.
Clean with cotton swab and alcohol if
necessary.
d. If you still do not get proper charging,
take or send tool, battery pack and charger to
your local Bosch Service Center. See "Tools,
Electric" in the Yellow Pages for names and
addresses.
Note: Use of chargers or battery packs not
sold by Bosch will void the warranty.
automatically switch to fast-charging once a
suitable temperature is reached.
contacts of the charger or battery pack are
contaminated. Clean the contacts of the
charger or battery pack only as directed in
these operating instructions or those supplied
with your tool or battery pack.
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FIG. 6
If the red indicator light is "ON",
the battery pack is too hot or cold
for fast-charging. The charger will
If the red indicator light is
"BLINKING", the battery pack
cannot accept a charge or the