Black & Decker LST540 Mode D'emploi page 6

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 when
the hot / cold pack delay is detected.
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.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1. Longest life and best performance can
be obtained if the battery pack is charged
when the air temperature is between 60°F
and 80°F (16°- 27°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 60°F
- 80°F (16° - 27°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take
the appliance, battery pack and
charger to your local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged
when it fails to produce sufficient
power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to
use under these conditions. Follow
the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever
you desire with no adverse affect on the
battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive
nature such as, but not limited to, steel
wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away
from charger cavities. Always unplug the
charger from the power supply when there
is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in
water or any other liquid.
WARNING:
allow any liquid to get inside charger. neveR
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STATE OF CHARGE INDICATOR
The battery is equipped with a state
of charge indicator. This can be used
to display the current level of charge
in the battery while in the trimmer and
during charging. It does not indicate
appliance functionality and is subject to
variation based on product components,
temperature and end-user application.
Checking state of charge during use:
• Press the state of charge indicator
button (A1).
• The four LEDs (A2) will illuminate
indicating the percent of charge in the
battery. See chart in figure A.
• If LED light does not illuminate, charge
battery.
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A2
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
BATTERY PACK
WARNING:
sWItch Is not actuated When
ReMovInG oR InstallInG BatteRy.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:
Insert battery pack into trimmer until fully
seated and an audible click is heard
(figure B). Make sure battery pack is fully
seated and fully latched into position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress
the battery release button in the back of
the battery pack and pull battery pack out
of trimmer (figure C).
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