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CHARGER DIAGNOSTICS
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that 
can arise with the battery packs or the power source. 
Problems are indicated by one LED flashing in different 
patterns.
Bad battery
The charger can detect a weak or damaged 
battery. The LED flashes in the pattern 
indicated on the label. If you see this bad 
battery blink pattern, do not continue to charge 
the battery. Return it to a service center or a 
collection site for recycling.
Hot/Cold pack delay
When the charger detects a battery that is 
excessively hot or excessively cold, it 
automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, 
suspending charging until the battery has 
normalized. After this happens, the charger 
automatically switches to the Pack Charging 
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery 
life. The light flashes in the pattern indicated 
on the label.
Problem power line
When the charger is used with some portable 
power sources such generators or sources that 
convert DC to AC, the charger may temporarily 
suspend operation. The LED flashes in the 
pattern indicated on the label. This indicates 
that the power source is out of limits.
LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with 
the LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the 
battery pack fresh and fully charged. This charger features 
an automatic tune-up mode which equals or balances the 
individual cells in the battery pack to allow it to function at 
peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or 
whenever the battery no longer delivers the same amount 
of work. To use the automatic tune-up mode, place the 
battery pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1.  Longest life and best performance can be obtained  
  if the battery pack is charged when the air temperature 
  is between 65°F and 75°F (18°C - 24°C). DO NOT  
  charge the battery pack in an air temperature below  
  +40°F (+4,5°C), or above +105°F (+40,5°C).  
  This is important and will prevent serious damage  
  to the battery pack.
2.   The charger and battery pack may become warm  
  to touch while charging. This is a normal condition,  
  and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the  
  cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing  
  the charger or battery pack in a warm environment  
  such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3.  If the battery pack does not charge properly:
 a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in  
    a lamp or other appliance
 b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light  
    switch which turns power off when you turn out  
    the lights.
 c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where  
    the surrounding air temperature is approximately 
    65°F - 75°F (18°C - 24°C).
  d.  If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery  
    pack and charger to your local service center.
4.   The battery pack should be recharged when it fails  
  to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily  
  done previously. 
5.  DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions.  
  Follow the charging procedure.   
6.  You may also charge a partially used pack whenever  
  you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing and removing the battery pack 
from the tool
 Caution! Make certain the lock-off button is engaged 
to prevent switch actuation before removing or installing 
battery.
 f To install battery pack     
  Insert battery pack firmly into tool until an audible click  
  is heard as shown in Fig. B Ensure battery pack is  
  fully seated and fully latched into position.
 f To remove battery pack     
  Depress the battery release button (7) as shown in  
  Fig. C and pull battery pack out of tool.
Safety warnings and instructions: Drills
 Warning! Before using tool, read all instructions and 
cautionary markings on tool.
 Warning! Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly 
used) causing a twist. Always expect the stall. Grip the 
drill firmly with two hands to control the twisting action and 
prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. 
If a stall does occur, release the trigger immediately and 
determine the reason for the stall before re-starting.
Trigger switch & forward/reverse button (Fig. D)
 f The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and  
  releasing the trigger switch (1) shown in Fig. D. The  
  farther the trigger is depressed, the higher the speed  
  of the drill.
 f A forward/reverse control button (2) determines the