RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel-
cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by
returning the spent nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center
or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Unit will not start. • Battery not installed properly. • Check battery installation.
• Battery not charged. • Check battery charging
requirements.
• Battery will not charge. • Battery not inserted into charger. • Insert battery into charger
until red LED appears.
• Charger not plugged in. • Plug charger into a working
outlet. Refer to “Important
Charging Notes” for more
details.
• Surrounding air temperature • Move charger and tool to a
too hot or too cold. surrounding air temperature
of above 40 degree F(4,5°C)
or below 105 degree F
(+40,5°C).
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
Maintenance
Clean only with a dry cloth. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be
performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always
using identical replacement parts.
Service Information
All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers
with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or
genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find
your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call:
1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com
Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material
or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of
two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from
whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be
made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after
the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be
required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools-
Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory and available on our website
www.blackanddecker.com.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any
questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product
is not intended for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Charging the Power Pack
THE BATTERIES IN YOUR POWER PACK ARE NOT FULLY CHARGED AT THE
FACTORY. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THEM, THOROUGHLY READ ALL OF
THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
The radio charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power.
1. Insert the plug of the power adaptor into the radio charger as shown in . InsureFigure 1
that the charger plug is correctly aligned with the radio socket before pushing to full
depth.
2. Plug the power adaptor into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet. NOTE: Do
not charge by means of an engine generator or DC power source. Use only 120V
AC.
3. Slide the power pack into the front of the unit as shown in . Make sure the powerFigure 2
pack is fully seated in the port and let the pack charge initially for 9 hours. After the
initial charge, under normal usage, your power pack should be fully charged in 3 to 6
hours.
4. The red charger light on the radio face ( ) will light indicating that the chargingFigure 3
process has started.
Important Charging Notes
1. After normal usage, your power pack should be fully charged in 3 to 6 hours. If the
pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 6 hours to become fully charged. Your
power pack was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before attempting to
use it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.
2. DO NOT charge the power pack in an air temperature below 40°F (4,5 °C) or above
105°F (+40,5 °C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to the power pack.
Longest life and best performance can be obtained if power packs are charged when
air temperature is about 75°F.
3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal
condition and does not indicate a problem.
4. If the power pack does not charge properly—(1) Check current at receptacle by
plugging in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a
light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger to a
surrounding air temperature of 40°F (4,5 °C) or above 105°F (+40,5 °C). (4) Check to
see that the red charging indicator light is lit on the face of the unit. (5) If the receptacle,
surrounding temperature and charging indicator light are OK, and you do not get proper
charging, take or send the power pac and radio charger to your local Black & Decker
service center. See Tools Electric in yellow pages.
5. The power pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE using pack in a depleted
condition.
6. The power pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during
normal usage. There is no need to run the pack down completely before recharging.
Normal usage is the best method of discharging and recharging.
7. The exposed charging contacts of the radio charger can be accidentally shorted by
foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel
wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from radio
charger cavities. Unplug radio charger before attempting to clean it.
Maintenance Stage
The trickle charge feature of the radio charger allows the power pack to remain in the
charger and ready for use. With the power adaptor connected to standard household
current, the red charging indicator light will glow constantly. The radio charger will keep the
power pack fully charged. A power pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the
charger.
Using the Radio (Figure 4)
With the power adaptor connected to standard household current or a fully charged power
pack inserted into the charging port of the radio charger:
1. Turn the On/Off Volume Control knob (I) clockwise to turn the radio on.
2. Turn the AM/FM Selector knob (J) to select an AM or FM station. Extend the antenna if the
radio is tuned to an FM station. If reception is poor, fully extend antenna and rotate in all
directions until reception improves. For AM stations try rotating the radio.
3. Turn the Station Selector knob (K) to change station frequency.
Important Radio Notes
1. The radio will run up to 12 hours on a single charge using an 18 volt power pack.
(BDRC18)
NOTE: The radio charger is an 18 volt only product (BDRC18) and will not accept power
packs of different voltages.
2. Reception will vary depending on location and strength of radio signal.
3. AM reception will most likely be clearer when powered by a battery.
Carrying the Radio Charger
Figure 5 illustrates the recommended way to carry the radio charger.
Wall Mounting
The radio charger can be hung on a vertical surface using the key hole mounting slots (C)
shown in . Mounting hardware should be installed 6 inches (152.4mm) apart.Figure 6
CAUTION: Mount radio charger to a surface that will safely hold the weight of radio charger,
drill and both batteries. Avoid mounting or storing your radio charger in the following areas:
• Areas that children can reach.
• High traffic areas.
• Humid or moist areas.
• Areas subject to constant vibration.
• Areas not well ventilated or dusty.
• Areas exposed to direct sunlight or near appliances that generate heat.
Accessory Storage
Pull out storage trays (H) are located on the bottom front portion of the radio charger. These
compartments are convenient for storing small items such as drill and screwdriver bits.
Service Notes
This product is not user serviceable. There are no user serviceable parts inside the
radio/charger. Servicing at an authorized service center is required to avoid damage to static
sensitive internal components.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by certified service centers or other qualified
service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)
Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by Black &
Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or
municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally
conscious alternative.
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Importantes directives et consignes de sécurité
•Lire les présentes consignes.
•Conserver les présentes consignes.
•Suivre à la lettre tous les avertissements.
•Suivre toutes les directives et consignes du présent guide.
•Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer l’appareil à la
pluie ni à l’humidité. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l’eau.
•Nettoyer avec un linge sec seulement.
•Ne pas bloquer les prises d’air de ventilation; les installer selon les directives du fabricant.
•Ne pas installer l’appareil près de sources de chaleur, telles que les radiateurs, les
enregistreurs de chaleur, les cuisinières ou tout autre appareil (y compris les amplificateurs)
produisant de la chaleur.
•Ne pas altérer la protection fournie par la fiche polarisée ou la fiche de mise à la masse. Une
fiche polarisée comporte deux lames, dont l’une est plus large que l’autre. Une fiche de mise à
la masse comporte deux lames ainsi qu’une troisième broche de masse. La lame plus large
ou la troisième broche permet d’assurer la sécurité de l’utilisateur. Si la fiche fournie ne
convient pas à la prise, consulter un électricien afin de faire remplacer la prise désuète.
•Protéger le cordon d’alimentation en le plaçant de manière à éviter qu’il soit piétiné ou pincé,
en particulier près des fiches, des prises de courant et du point de sortie du cordon de
l’appareil.
•N’utiliser que les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant.
•N’utiliser que le chariot, le support, le trépied, la ferrure ou la table spécifiés par le
fabricant ou vendus avec l’appareil. S’il se sert d’un chariot, l’utilisateur doit
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