BM 2610915958 3/03 3/17/03 4:00 PM Page 13
CHARGING BATTERY PACK (1 HOUR CHARGER)
Plug charger cord into your standard powermean the battery pack is too hot or too cold.
outlet, then insert battery pack intoThe purpose of the light is to indicate that the
charger.The chargerOs green indicator willbattery pack is fast-charging. It does not
begin to OBLINK�. This indicates that theindicate the exact point of full charge. The
battery is receiving a fast charge. Fast-light will stop blinking in less time if the
charging will automatically stop when thebattery pack was not completely
battery pack is fully charged.discharged.
When the indicator light stops OBLINKING�When the battery pack is fully charged,
(and becomes a steady green light) fastunplug the charger (unless you're charging
charging is complete.another battery pack) and slip the battery
When you begin the charging process of thepack back into the tool handle (Fig.15).
battery pack, a steady green light could also
FIG. 15
BATTERY PACK
CHARGER
INDICATOR
LIGHT
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1. The battery pack accepts only about 80%cycles. Remember to unplug charger during
of its maximum capacity with its first fewstorage period.
charge cycles. However, after the first few5. If battery does not charge properly:
charge cycles, the battery will charge to full
capacity.a. Check for voltage at outlet by
plugging in some other electrical device.
2. The charger was designed to fast charge
the battery only when the batteryb. Check to see if outlet is connected to
temperature is between 40uF (4uC) and 105uFa light switch which turns power Ooff� when
(41uC).lights are turned off.
3. A substantial drop in operating time perc. Check battery pack terminals for dirt.
charge may mean that the battery pack isClean with cotton swab and alcohol if
nearing the end of its life and should benecessary.
replaced.d. If you still do not get proper charging,
4. If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a monthtake or send tool, battery pack and charger
or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best toto your local Bosch Service Center. See
OTools, Electric� in the Yellow Pages for
run your tool down until it is fully dischargednames and addresses.
before storing your battery pack. After a long
period of storage, the capacity at firstNote: Use of chargers or battery packs not
recharge will be lower. Normal capacity will besold by Bosch may void the warranty.
restored in two or three charge/discharge
-13- |