Black & Decker CM2043 Manuel D'instructions page 7

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.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as
possible after use or battery life may be
greatly diminished.
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 a 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 label
when the hot / cold pack delay is detected.
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 tool, 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:
SHOCK HAZARD. Do not allow
any liquid to get inside charger. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
OPEN THE BATTERY PACK FOR ANY REASON. IF THE
PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE BATTERY PACK BREAKS
OR CRACKS, RETURN TO A SERVICE CENTER FOR
RECYCLING.
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 mower
and during charging. It does not indicate tool
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 three 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.
A
A2
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
PACK
WARNING:
MAKE CERTAIN THE SAFETY
KEY IS REMOVED TO PREVENT ACTUATION
BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING BATTERY.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:
• Depress the battery port cover release button (14)
and pull the battery port cover (15) up to expose
the battery port (10) as shown in figure B.
• Slide the battery (16) into the battery port until
it is fully seated and an audible click is heard
(figure C). Make sure battery pack is fully seated
and fully latched into position.
• Close the battery port cover. Ensure the cover is fully
latched before starting mower.
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A1
<18%
18% - 45%
45% - 72%
72% - 100%