Chicago Electric 18 Volt NiCd Quick Charger 68859 - Manual (Page 5)

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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before use of this product.
Battery Pack
(Item 68860,
sold separately)
Red
LED Green
LED
Charge
Base
Charging Area Set Up
1. Use on dry, flat, fireproof surface
only. The Charger gets hot during
use. The Charger’s heat can build
up to unsafe levels and create a
fire hazard if it does not receive adequate
ventilation, due to an electrical fault, or if it is
used in a hot environment. Do not place the
Charger on a flammable surface.
2. Do not obstruct any vents on the Charger.
3. Especially avoid placing the Charger
on carpets and rugs; they are
not only flammable, but they also
obstruct vents under the Charger.
4. Place the Charger on a stable, solid,
nonflammable surface (such as a stable
metal workbench or concrete floor) at
least 1 foot away from all flammable
objects, such as drapes or walls.
5. Charging room temperature: 50° - 104° F
6. Keep a fire extinguisher and a smoke
detector in the charging area.
Battery Pack Set Up
Note: Battery Pack sold separately (Item 68860).
1. Allow the battery pack to cool
completely before charging
2. Inspect the battery pack before charging; do
not charge a cracked or leaking battery pack.
General Operating Instructions
1. Plug the Charger into a grounded, 120 V~,
60 Hz outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
Note: The Green LED will light to show the
power is connected and remain lit throughout the
charging process while the cord is connected.
2. Slide the Battery Pack into the Charger
until the button on the Battery Pack
clicks into place. The Red LED will flash
to show the Battery is charging.
Note: If the Battery does not fit properly,
disconnect it and confirm that the Battery Pack
is the correct model for this Charger as shown
on the Specification chart. Do not charge
any other Battery Pack or any Battery Pack
that does not securely fit the Charger.
3. Frequently monitor the Charger and
battery pack while connected.
4. For a fully discharged battery or a new battery,
allow the Battery Pack to Charge for 1 hour.
The Red LED will stay on when the
battery is finished charging.
5. Unplug the Charger and disconnect it
from the Battery Pack when finished.
6. Allow the Battery Pack to cool
completely before using it.
7. Store the Charger and Battery Pack
indoors, out of reach of children.