Homelite GS120V - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for your tool has been shipped in a
low charge condition to prevent possible problems.
Therefore, you should charge it overnight prior to use.
NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first
time they are charged. Allow several cycles (trimming
followed by recharging) for them to become fully
charged.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
•
Charge battery pack only with the charging
assembly provided.
• Make sure power supply is normal household
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
• Connect charging assembly to power supply.
• Place battery pack in charging assembly. Align
raised rib on battery pack with groove in charging
assembly.
See Figure 2.
• Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in
charging assembly. When properly connected, red
light on charging stand will turn on.
NOTE: During the two year warranty period, if the
charge indicator light (LED) fails to come on or
goes out while charging battery pack, return
charging assembly and battery pack to your
nearest Authorized Homelite Service Center for
repair or replacing.
• After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging
time is required to fully recharge battery pack.
NOTE: If battery pack is completely discharged, 6
hours or longer of charging time is required to fully
recharge battery pack.
• When battery pack has been charged, disconnect
charging assembly from power supply and remove
the battery pack. This practice will increase battery
life.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate unit until
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so
could result in possible serious personal injury.
• The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
• DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat
or cold. It will work best at normal room
temperature.
Fig. 2
CHARGING
ASSEMBLY
BATTERY
PACK
RED
LIGHT (LED)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES
When using your grass shear continuously, the
batteries in your battery pack will become hot. You
should let a hot battery pack cool down for approxi-
mately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge.
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous
use of your grass shear causes the batteries to
become hot. It does not occur under normal circum-
stances. Refer to “CHARGING BATTERY PACK” for
normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not
charge your battery pack under normal circum-
stances, return both the battery pack and charger
assembly to your nearest Authorized Homelite Ser-
vice Center for electrical check.