Storage Recommendations; Charging Procedure - Porter Cable PC1800JS Manuel D'instructions

BATTERY CAP INFORMATION
Battery Cap
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the
battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in
charger or tool.
contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons,
:
Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can
pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.
Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals
tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material
inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand
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.
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. Under proper conditions
Lithium Ion batteries, can be stored for 5 years or more.
PORTER-CABLE chargers are designed to charge PORTER-CABLE battery packs in

CHARGING PROCEDURE

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 (figure B).
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.
This 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.
B
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