RAD B-RAD 1400 User Manual - Battery
Version 1.0 - June 2015
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User manual B-RAD
Lithium-ion battery chargers are to be used exclusively for charging RAD 18V Lithium-ion battery packs
with the maximum capacity of 5.2AH.
4.
Battery
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Before initial use, check that the voltage and frequency stated on the charger’s rating
plate match the figures for your own electrical supply.
Unplug charger immediately if the cable or charger is damaged. Unplug immediately if
any sign of smoke or flames.
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable RAD batteries, other types of
batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Do not submit the casing to impact or drill into the casing. Do not throw battery packs or
charger in fire or immerse in water. Keep battery packs dry. Do not use any damaged or
deformed battery packs.
RAD chargers should only be operated between 0-49 degrees Celsius. Keep away from
moisture.
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs. If battery
fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water. If battery fluid leaks and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with
clean water and seek medical treatment immediately.
4.1 Battery pack faults
Warning indicator stays on
The battery pack is not being charged. The temperature is too high or too low. If the temperature of the
battery pack is between 0–49 degrees Celsius, the charging process begins automatically.
Warning indicator flashes on
The battery pack is defective, remove from charger immediately.
The battery fails to charge, contacts may be dirty. Remove the battery pack, clean the contacts and
replace the charger.
Warning beep
In the case of a too high operating temperature, the battery will give a loud beep tone. The Lithium-ion
battery should be disconnected immediately to cooldown. The Lithium-ion battery can be used again if it is
cooled down.
Note:
In the case of prolongued activity of electromagnetic disturbances, the battery charger ends the
charging process prematurely for safety reasons. Remove the plug and plug in again after 2 seconds.
Note:
To prevent the battery from draining, always remove battery from tool before storage.