Storage Recommendations; Charging Procedure - Black and Decker LST201 Manual De Instrucciones

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battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when battery packs are burned.
f Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the
battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
f If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water.
If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over
the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases.
If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte
for Lithium-Ion batteries is composed of a mixture of
liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
f Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms
persist, seek medical attention.
Warnings! Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be
flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
f Charge the battery packs only in BLACK+DECKER
chargers.
f Do not splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
This may cause premature cell failure.
f Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 105°f (40 ºC) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer).
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 storage place is one that is cool and dry
away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger.
BATTERY PACK CHARGING, INSTALLING,
AND REMOVING

Charging procedure

BLACK+DECKER chargers are designed to charge
BLACK+DECKER battery packs in 3.5-4 hours depending
on the pack being charged.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before
inserting the battery pack (10).
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in
(11) Fig. 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.
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.
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 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 light flashes in the pattern indicated
on the label.