Milwaukee 48-59-0231 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
1. Electrical contacts
2. Battery pack port
3. Instruction label
4. Green control light
OFF indicates: Charger is ready for operation
Continuous light indicates: Charging (if battery temperature
is between 35°F (0°C) and 113°F
(45°C)
Flashing light indicates: Battery pack is charged
Maintenance charging
Battery pack is too hot or too cold
5. Vents
6. Nameplate (on bottom of charger)
Charge only MILWAUKEE 12 and
14.4 Volt Nickel-Cadmium Power
Plus battery packs in this charger.
Other types of batteries may ex-
plode causing personal injury and
damage.
WARNING!
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This charger is designed to op-
erator on standard household
electrical power only. Do not use
with generators, inverters, or
other power sources.
WARNING!
When to Charge the Power Plus Battery Pack
Charge your battery pack before you use your tool for the first time and when
your tool no longer performs with the power and torque needed for the job.
Never completely discharge the battery pack. New battery packs reach full
loading capacity after 4-5 chargings and dischargings. Battery packs that
have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
Standard Charging Times
Standard charging time is between 10 minutes and 90 minutes. Charging time
varies depending on the charge needed and the type of battery pack being
charged. For example, if the battery pack does not require a full charge, the
charging time will be less than 90 minutes.
Effects of Temperature on Charging
Battery packs are affected by temperature. The charger will sense battery
temperature and will charge the battery when its temperature is between
32°F (0°C) and 113°F (45°C). When the battery temperature is outside that
range, charging will occur at a slower rate to prevent damage to the battery.
Connect Charger
Charger Ready
Insert Battery
Flashing Flashing
Battery too cold
less than 32°F (0°C)
Battery too hot
over 113°F (45°C)
Maintenance charging
until battery temperature
is above 32°F (0°C)
Remove from Charger.
Allow battery to cool
down below
113°F (45°C)
and re-insert
Continuous
Light
Battery temperature
32°F (0°C) -113°F (45°C)
Charging
Flashing
Battery is charged
Maintenance charging