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Battery Operation
Charging the Battery
• Charge the battery before initial operation.
• Only use the rapid charger to charge the ProPEX Battery
Expander Tool.
• Remove charger from case.
• Insert battery into the charger (+pole to +pole) with
minimum force.
• The flashing red light indicates the battery is charging.
• Recharge time takes about one hour (the red indicator light on the
charger stops flashing and remains on when charge is complete).
Battery Handling
The ProPEX Battery Expander uses rechargeable batteries
containing nickel cadmium (NiCd) cells. For the most effective
and proper use of the battery, keep the following in mind.
• Only recharge cool batteries.
• The battery can recharge 1,000 times, and reaches full capacity
after several charges.
• Store batteries at temperatures greater than 40ºF, but less than
100ºF to optimize battery life.
• Only recharge after the battery is completely drained of power.
• Do not use the charger if dropped or damaged.
• Do not connect two chargers together.
• To prevent damage to the battery, do not use the charger at
ambient temperatures of less than 40°F (5°C) or greater than
105°F (40°C).
• Keep the battery in a frost-free and dry place.
• It is normal for the battery and charger to become warm during
the charge cycle.
