Black & Decker LST220 User Manual

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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.
iNStAlliNG AND REMOViNG thE BAttERY PACK
WARNiNG:
 Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to 
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
tO iNStAll BAttERY PACK:
Insert battery pack into tool until fully
seated and an audible click is heard
(figure 2).
tO REMOVE BAttERY 
PACK: Depress the battery release
button in the back of the battery pack 
and
pull battery pack out of tool.
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