BARGER Rechargeable Battery Charger User Manual

BARGER Rechargeable Battery Charger User Manual

Content

• 20V2Ah Battery LBB202
• 20V4Ah Battery LBB204
• 20V470mA Charger CGB20US
• 20V2A Charger CGB202US

SAFETY INFORMATION

For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this battery, it is important that you read and understand the instructions given in this manual.To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion, and danger of electric shock or electrocution:

• Do not probe the charger with conductive materials. The charging terminals hold 120 V.
• If the battery case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into the charger. Replace with a new battery.
• Do not charge these batteries with any other type of charger.
• Do not allow liquid inside the charger.
• Do not try to use the charger for any other purpose than what is presented in this manual.
• Do not try to short circuit any terminals of battery.If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. Do not charge the battery in rain or in wet conditions. Do not immerse the tool, battery, or charger in water or other liquid.WARNING
• Do not allow the battery or charger to overheat. If they are warm, allow them to cool down. Recharge only at room temperature.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots on the top of the charger. Do not set the charger on a soft surface, i.e. blanket, pillow. Keep the ventilation slots of the charger clear.
• Do not allow small metal items or material such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other foreign particles into the charger cavity.
• Unplug the charger before cleaning and when there is no battery in the charger.
• Do not place the battery in the sun or in a warm environment. Keep at normal room temperature.
• Do not try to connect two chargers together.
• Keep in shady, cool and dry conditions.
• If the battery is not charged for a long time, charge the battery for 2 hours every 2 months.
• The battery cells may develop a small leak under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the outer seal is broken and the leakage gets on your skin:
• Use soap and water to wash immediately.
• Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other mild acid.
• If leakage gets in your eyes, follow instructions above and seek medical attention. Safety notes and precautions.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not expose the battery to water or salt water.
• Battery should be stored in a cool and dry location.
• Do not place the battery in high-temperature locations, such as near a fire, heater, etc.
• Do not reverse the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal objects. · Do not knock, strike, or step on the battery.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery and pierce the battery with nails or other sharp objects.
• In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub your eyes. Rinse well with water.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery, if, while using the battery, it emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger.
• Always remove the battery before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any maintenance on the tool.WARNINGStorage tips:
• Make sure the battery is fully charged and that the charger is disconnected before storing.
• Do not store the battery in sunlight, in an excessively warm place, or near a furnace. The battery life will be shortened.
• If the battery must be stored in a warm place, charge it frequently.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY

SPECIFICATIONS

CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY

Press the battery capacity indicator (BCI) button. The lights will illuminate according to the batteries capacity level. See chart below:

CHARGING PROCEDURE

NOTE: The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is recommended to fully charge before use to ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. This lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may be charged at any time.

1. Plug the charger into an AC power outlet.
2. Insert the battery pack (1) into the charger (2).

This is a diagnostic charger. The Charger LED Lights (3) will illuminate in specific order to communicate the current battery status. They are as follows:

CHECKING THE CHARGER

If the battery pack does not charge properly:

• Check the current at the power outlet with another tool. Make sure that the outlet is not turned off.
• Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material.
• If the surrounding air temperature is not normal room temperature, move the charger and battery pack to a location where the temperature is between 7 °C and 40°C .