Black & Decker LSW36B User Manual

CHARGING PROCEDURE

The standard charger provided will charge a fully depleted battery in

about 2 hours. A 80% charge is available in 1 hour.

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the

battery pack.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown in figure A.

3. The green LED (figure A1) will flash indicating that the battery

is being charged.

4. The completion of charge is indicated by the

green LED (figure A1) 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.
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 A1)

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

WARNING:

Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if

exposed to spark or flame.

• Charge the battery packs only in Black & Decker 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 105°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 storage will not harm the battery pack or charger.