Black & Decker LST136 Mode D'emploi page 7

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 60°F - 80°F
(16° - 27°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. DO
NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging
procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever
you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited
to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles
should be kept away from charger cavities. always unplug the
charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the
cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,
return to a service center for recycling.
STATE OF CHARGE INDICATOR (FIGURE B)
The battery is equipped with a state of charge indicator. This can
be used to display the current level of
charge in the battery during use and
during charging. It does not indicate
tool functionality and is subject to
variation based on product components,
temperature and end-user application.
Checking state of charge during use:
• Press the state of charge indicator
button (B1).
• The three LEDs (B2) will illuminate,
indicating the percent of charge in the
battery. See chart in figure B.
• If LED light does not illuminate,
charge battery.
B
B1
B2
<18%
18% - 45%
45% - 72%
72% - 100%
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
WARNING:
Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:
Insert battery pack into tool until fully
seated and an audible click is heard
(figure C). Make sure battery pack is fully
seated and fully latched into position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY
PACK: Depress the battery release
button in the back of the battery pack
and pull battery pack out of tool.
WARNING:
Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery has been removed.
assembLy & aDJustment
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED):
- Phillips Screwdriver
WARNING:
Remove the battery before attempting to attach any
of the following components.
ATTACHING THE GUARD (FIGURES D AND E)
WARNING:
NEVER
OPERaTE TOOL WITHOUT
GUaRD FIRMLY IN PLaCE.
The guard must always be
properly attached on the tool to
protect the user.
• Remove the screw from the
guard.
• Keeping the guard square to
the trimmer head slide it fully
into place until the retaining
tab clicks into place (Ensure
that the guide rails (D1) on
C
D
D2
D5
D1
D3
D4
D6