Storage Recommendations; Charging Procedure - Craftsman CMCHT98022 Manual De Instrucciones

• 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 Li-ion batteries is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek
medical attention.
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD. BATTERY LIQUID MAY BE FLAMMABLE IF EXPOSED TO SPARK OR FLAME.
• Charge the battery packs only in Craftsman chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may cause premature cell failure.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104°F
(40˚C) (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: LI-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-term storage will not harm the battery pack or charger, unless the battery is depleted.

CHARGING PROCEDURE

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chargers are designed to chargeC
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger.
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 t his 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 (figure 1a) 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.
LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the green LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the
battery pack fresh and fully charged.
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