Charging Process; Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs - Berner BACIW-18V Instrucciones De Manejo

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2. Insert the battery pack into the charger. The red
(charging) light will blink continuously indicating
that the charging process has started.
3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the
red light remaining ON continuously. The pack is
fully charged and may be used at this time or left in
the charger.
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of
NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries, charge the battery for
a minimum of 10 hours before fi rst use.

Charging Process

Refer the table below for the state of charge of the
battery pack.
State of charge
charging
fully charged
hot/cold pack delay
replace battery pack
problem
Automatic Refresh
The automatic refresh mode will equalise or balance the
individual cells in the battery pack at its peak capacity.
Battery packs should be refreshed weekly or whenever
the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work.
To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in the
charger as usual. Leave the battery pack for at least
10 hours in the charger.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot
or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack
Delay, suspending charging until the battery has
reached an appropriate temperature. The charger then
automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This
feature ensures maximum battery life.
LI-ION BATTERY PACKS ONLY
Li-Ion batteries are designed with an Electronic
Protection System that will protect the battery against
overloading, overheating or deep discharge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic
Protection System engages. If this occurs, place the
Li-Ion battery on the charger until it is fully charged.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to
include catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart
at the end for compatibility of chargers and battery
packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read
the safety instructions below. Then follow charging
procedures outlined.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NICKEL
CADMIUM (NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
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Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or
removing the battery from the charger may ignite
the dust or fumes.
Charge the battery packs only in Berner chargers.
DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
liquids.
Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 40° C (105° F) (such as outside sheds
or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: 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).
Electric shock or electrocution may result.
Damaged battery packs should be returned to
service center for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool
on its side on a stable surface where it
will not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
Some tools with large battery packs will stand
upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knocked over.
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery pack can explode in a fi re.
A small leakage of liquid from the battery
pack cells may occur under extreme usage or
temperature conditions. This does not indicate
a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken:
a. and the battery liquid gets on your skin,
immediately wash with soap and water for
several minutes.
b. and the battery liquid gets into your eyes,
fl ush them with clean water for a minimum