Battery and
charger
Battery and charger
safety rules
This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for battery part
numbers 343291 and 343521 and battery
chargers 343289, 343500, 343501 and
343523
WARNING
Before using battery charger read all
instructions and cautionary markings
on battery charger (8), battery (3), and
products using battery
Extension cord should not be used
unless absolutely necessary Use of
improper extension cord may result in
risk of fire and electric shock If
extension cord must be used, make sure
it is 18 gauge Check to ensure that pins
on plug of extension cord are same
number, size, and shape as those of plug
on charger Make sure extension cord is
properly wired and in good electrical
condition
Do not incinerate battery, even if it is
severely damaged or completely worn
out Battery may explode in fire
If supply cord is damaged it must be
replaced by manufacturer, service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid hazard
Failure to comply may result in death
or serious injury
CAUTION
• Do not expose charger to rain, snow,
or frost
• Make sure cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress
• Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug Replace immediately
• Do not operate charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way
• Do not disassemble charger
• Charger is designed to operate on
standard household electrical power
Do not attempt to use it on any
other voltage
• Consecutive charging may cause
overheating If you need to recharge
battery consecutively, wait for about
15 minutes to allow charger to cool
• Do not insert foreign material into slot
for battery in charger stand
• Do not disassemble battery
• Do not store gun and battery
assembly in locations where
temperature may reach or exceed
104 °F (40 °C)
• Do not short-circuit battery
• Do not place charger in an area of
extreme heat or cold It works best at
normal room temperature
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Battery charger
operation
Charge battery only with charger provided or
optional mobile charger 343289 Verify
power circuit voltage is same as that shown
on charger specifications plate
Ensure battery properly engages with
charger's contacts
Battery will become slightly warm to
touch while charging This is normal and
does not indicate problem
Leave battery in charger
Battery can be left connected in charger with
green LED glowing indefinitely Charger
features automatic tune-up mode that
enables it to function at peak capacity
Tune-up batteries weekly or when battery
no longer delivers same amount of work To
use automatic tune-up modes, place battery
in charger for a minimum of 8 hours