Porter-Cable PCL180L - Manual (Page 7)

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• Charge the battery packs only in Porter-Cable chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may cause premature cell
failure.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 105°F (40C˚) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in
summer).
WARNING:
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not
crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with
a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to
service center for recycling.
BATTERY CAP INFORMATION
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out
of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.
WARNING:
Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that
metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place
battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails,
screws, keys, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery
terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys,
coins, hand tools and the like.
The US Department of Transportation Hazardous
Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on
airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly
protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the
battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them
and cause a short circuit. NOTE: Lithium ion batteries should not be put in checked
baggage.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and
excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under proper conditions
LI-ION batteries, can be stored for 5 years or more.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
Porter-Cable
chargers are designed to charge Porter-Cable battery packs in 30-60
minutes depending on the pack being charged.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger
(figure B).
Battery Cap
B
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