Black & Decker LSW40C Instruction Manual

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5outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).WARNING: Never attempt toopen the battery pack for any reason. If batterypack case is cracked or damaged, do not insertinto charger. Do not crush, drop or damagebattery pack. Do not use a battery pack orcharger that has received a sharp blow, beendropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e.,pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, steppedon). Damaged battery packs should be returnedto service center for recycling.WARNING: Fire hazard. Donot store or carry battery so that metalobjects can contact exposed batteryterminals. For example, do not place batteryin aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kitboxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails,screws, keys, etc. Transporting batteriescan possibly cause fires if the batteryterminals inadvertently come in contactwith conductive materials such as keys,coins, hand tools and the like. The USDepartment of Transportation HazardousMaterial Regulations (HMR) actually prohibittransporting batteries in commerce or onairplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases andcarry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properlyprotected from short circuits. So whentransporting individual batteries, make surethat the battery terminals are protected andwell insulated from materials that couldcontact them and cause a short circuit.NOTE: Lithium-Ion batteries should notbe put in checked baggage.STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS1. The best storage place is one that iscool and dry away from direct sunlight andexcess heat or cold.2. For long storage, it is recommended to storea fully charged battery pack in a cool dry placeout of the charger for optimal results.NOTE: Do not store the battery packs ina tool with the trigger switch locked on.Never tape the trigger switch in the ONposition.NOTE: Battery packs should not be storedcompletely depleted of charge. The battery packwill need to be recharged before use.CHARGING PROCEDUREBLACK+DECKER chargers are designed tocharge BLACK+DECKER battery packs.NOTE: To ensure maximum performanceand life of lithium ion BATTERY PACKS:• Charge the battery pack fully before first use.• Recharge discharged batteries as soona possible after every use.• Do not discharge batteries fully.BLACK+DECKER Battery and Charger SystemsChargers/Charge Time** (Hours) (0% - 100%charge)40V MAX*Batteries WattHours40V MAX* ChargersLCS36 LCS40 LCS436LBX36 47 1 1 3.25LBXR36 60 1.25 1.25 3.75LBX1540 60 1.25 1.25 3.75LBXR2036 80 1.5 1.5 5LBX2040 80 1.5 1.5 5LBXR2540 100 1.75 1.75 6.25LBX2540 100 1.75 1.75 6.25**All charge times are approximate. Actual charge time may vary.1. Plug the charger into an appropriateoutlet before inserting the battery pack.2. Insert the battery pack into the charger.3. The green LED will flash indicatingthat the battery is being charged.4. The completion of charge isindicated by the green LEDremaining on continuously. The pack isfully charged and may be used at this timeor left on the charger.Recharge discharged batteries as soonas possible after use or battery life maybe greatly diminished.CHARGER DIAGNOSTICSThis charger is designed to detect certainproblems that can arise with the battery packsor the power source. Problems are indicated byone LED flashing in different patterns.BAD BATTERYThe charger can detect a weak ordamaged battery. The red LEDflashes in the pattern indicated on thelabel. If you see this bad battery blinkpattern, do not continue to charge thebattery. Return it to a service center or acollection site for recycling.HOT/COLD PACK DELAYWhen the charger detects a batterythat is excessively hot or excessivelycold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold PackDelay, suspending charging until the batteryhas normalized. After this happens, thecharger automatically switches to the PackCharging mode. This feature ensuresmaximum battery life. The red LED flashes inthe pattern indicated on the label when thehot / cold pack delay is detected.LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGERThe charger and battery pack can be leftconnected with the green LED glowingindefinitely. The charger will keep the batterypack fresh and fully charged.IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained ifthe battery pack is charged when the air temperature isbetween 60°F and 80°F (16°- 27°C). DO NOT charge thebattery pack in an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C),