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30 MINUTE DUAL BAY-BC230
CHARGER INDICATORS, SYMBOLScontaminated. Clean the contacts of the
AND MEANINGcharger or battery pack only as directed in
If the indicator lights are OOFF�, the charger isthese operating instructions or those supplied
not receiving power from power supply outlet.with your tool or battery pack.
If the red indicator light is OON�,If the green indicator light is
the battery pack is too hot orOBLINKING�, the battery pack
cold for fast-charging. Theis being fast-charged. Fast-
charger will switch to trickle charge, until acharging will automatically stop when the
suitable temperature is reached, at which timebattery pack is fully charged.
the charger will switch automatically to fast-
charging. If the green indicator light is
OON�, the charger is plugged in
If the red indicator light isbut the battery pack is not
OBLINKING�, the battery pack
inserted, or the battery pack is fully charged
cannot accept a charge or theand is being trickle charged.
contacts of the charger or battery pack are
Plug charger cord into your standard powercould also mean the battery pack is too hot or
outlet. Before inserting battery pack, removetoo cold.
protective cap, then insert battery pack intoThe purpose of the green light is to indicate
Fig. 11that the battery pack is fast-charging. It does
The chargerOs green indicator light will begin tonot indicate the exact point of full charge. The
OBLINK�. This indicates that the battery islight will stop blinking in less time if the battery
receiving a fast charge. Fast-charging willpack was not completely discharged.
automatically stop when the battery pack is
When charging several batteries in sequence,
fully charged.the charge time may slightly increase.
When the indicator light stops OBLINKING�
When the battery pack is fully charged, unplug
and becomes a steady green lightthe charger (unless you're charging another
charging is complete.battery pack) and slip the battery pack back
The battery pack may be used even thoughinto the tool.
the light may still be blinking. The light may
require more time to stop blinking dependingTo prevent fire or injury when!WARNING
batteries are not in tool or
on temperature. When you begin the chargingcharger, always place protective cap onto end
process of the battery pack, a steady red lightof battery pack.
FIG.11
BATTERY
PACK
PROTECTIVE
CAP
CHARGER
RED LIGHTGREEN LIGHT
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