Vector VEC270MG - Manual (Page 9)

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260 PSI AIR COMPRESSOR CORDLESS
y RECHARGEABLE VEC270MG
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3. OPERATION - RECHARGING
→ NOTICE: BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE INITIAL USE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO USE 120 VOLT AC ADAPTER. If the power is
totally drained from the battery and not recharged, the battery may not be
rechargeable.
È CAUTION: This unit is NOT intended for recharging a vehicle’s battery.
Never start the vehicle when the 12 volt DC recharging adapter is plugged
into the vehicle accessory outlet. Never insert anything other than the
supplied power/recharging cords or recommended appliance
power/recharging cords into the charging or power outlet on this unit.
→ NOTICE: Charging the battery while the vehicle’s engine is not running, is
not recommended as it could drain the vehicle’s battery. If the unit is used
too long after the red light comes on, recharging could take up to 7 hours.
3.1. 120 Volt AC Recharging
IMPORTANT: The unit’s power ON/OFF switch MUST be OFF when the unit is
charging or not in use.
To recharge the battery using the 120 volt AC adapter, follow these procedures:
1. Push the power switch to the "Off" position and insert the 120 volt AC
recharging adapter into the AC recharge adapter barrel connector outlet
located next to the battery status LED indicators.
2. Plug the charger into a 120 volt electrical outlet.
3. The red charging light will come on indicating the battery is recharging and will
remain on until charger is removed. No other indicator lights will come on.
4. Charge the unit for 14 to 16 continuous hours before initial use. After
multiple uses, recharge the battery for 5 to 6 hours. If the unit is used too
long after the red light comes on, recharging time could take up to 20 hours
and the battery life may be shortened.