Battery Pack Charging, Installing And Removing; Storage Recommendations; Charging Procedure; Quick Boost Charge - Craftsman 16496 Bolt-On Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not
use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in
any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be
returned to service center for recycling.
WARNING:
fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact
exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes,
product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. transporting batteries can
possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive
materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation
Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on
airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from
short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are
protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit. NOTE:
Lithium-Ion batteries should not be put in checked baggage.

StORAGe ReCOMMeNDAtIONS

1. The best battery pack storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess
heat or cold.
2. Long-term storage will not harm the battery pack or charger, unless the battery is depleted.
BAtteRY PACk ChARGING, INStAllING, AND ReMOvING

ChARGING PROCeDURe

1. Plug the charger (8) into an appropriate outlet before inserting
the battery pack (6).
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in figure A.
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.
IMPORtANt: 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.

QUICk BOOSt ChARGe

When the Quick Boost button is pushed the charger "boosts" the charge current for 10 minutes and
starts blinking the blue LED while the green LED blinks. After 10 minutes the blue LED will stay on and
the green LED will continue blinking until the battery pack is fully charged. Once the charge cycle is
complete, the green LED and blue LED will remain on continuously.
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 an appliance 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 charger label.
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