Storage Recommendations; Charging Procedure; Important Charging Notes - Porter-Cable PCC581B Instruction Manual

1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and

Storage Recommendations

excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger.

Charging Procedure

PORTER-CABLE chargers are designed to charge PORTER-CABLE battery packs in
30-60 minutes 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.
3. The LED will flash indicating that the battery is being charged.
4. The completion of charge is indicated by the LED remaining on continuously.
The pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left on the charger.
The charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise with the battery
Charger Diagnostics
packs or the power source. Problems are indicated by one LED flashing in different
patterns.
The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The LED flashes in the
Bad Battery
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.
When the charger detects a battery that is excessively hot or excessively cold, it
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
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 light
flashes in the pattern indicated on the label.
When the charger is used with some portable power sources such as generators
Problem Power Line
or sources that convert DC to AC, the charger may temporarily suspend
operation. The LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the label. This indicates
that the power source is out of limits.
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the LED glowing indefinitely.
Leaving the Battery In the Charger
The charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged. This charger features
an automatic tune-up mode which equals or balances the individual cells in the battery
pack to allow it to function at peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly
or whenever the battery no longer delivers the same amount of work. To use the
automatic tune-up mode, place the battery pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours.
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged

Important Charging Notes

when the air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the
battery pack in an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C).
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to 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.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air
temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your
local service center.
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