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Battery Models BX975 and BX650
Operation
Operation
Charging the Battery
• Set up an Oregon V Professional Series charger in a dry, indoor location that allows
airflow and is free of dirt and debris.
• Connect the AC power cord of the charger to the AC inlet on the charger.
• Plug the AC power cord of the charger into a grounded wall outlet. Note: The charger’s LED
indicator will show a power-on blink sequence and then turn off.
• Connect the DC plug to the battery.
• Allow battery to charge.
Approximate charging times
BX: to capacity ~ min.
BX: to capacity ~ min.
• During charging, the LED on the battery that indicates the next level of charge will flash. LEDs
below that level will stay lighted until the battery is fully charged. When the battery is fully charged,
all LEDs will go off and the LED on the charger will change from flashing green to solid green.
• IMPORTANT: If, during charging, the ambient temperature is not within the charging
temperature range, the battery may stop charging and will not start again until the charger is
reset. To reset the charger, disconnect the charger from the battery, allow the indicator on the
charger to turn off, and reconnect the charger to the battery.
• Disconnect battery from charger upon reaching the desired charge.
Using the Battery
• Due to shipping regulations, the battery is shipped with a partial charge. It is recommended to
fully charge the battery before first use.
• Check the battery charge state by pressing and releasing the battery indicator button. Verify it has
sufficient charge.
• Place the battery in the V Professional Series backpack, tool, implement, or appliance.
• Insert the black plug from the tool electrical cord into the battery socket. Verify it is fully seated.
• Fully close the zippers on the backpack or ensure the battery is latched in place in the tool.
• During use, the battery charge state and any faults will be indicated on the tool dashboard. Please
refer to the tool instruction manual for further information.
Useful Tips
TO OPTIMIZE RUNTIME:
• Store the battery within the recommended temperature range.
• Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
• Recharge the battery at the end of every workday even if it was not fully discharged.
• Before long-term storage, the battery charge state should show the green LED or green LED
indication. If not, charge or discharge the battery to that state before storing.
TO IMPROVE BATTERY RELIABILITY:
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