Kobalt KRC 40-06 User Manual

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40V MAX LITHIUM-ION CHARGER

MODEL #KRC 40-06

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

COMPONENTS

Charger
Model No.
Input
Output

PACKAGE CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

0 V Charger
KRC 40-06
120V AC 50/60Hz Max 1.3A

0V DC 2.2A

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PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

instructions.

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• For indoor use only.
Charge only rechargeable battery pack KB 240-06/KB 340-06/KB 440-06/KB 540-06/KB

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245-06, other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. risk of electric
shock. do not touch the uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.

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Do not allow liquid inside the charger.

• Do not use the charger for any other purpose than what is presented in this manual.

• Do not cover the ventilation slots on the top of the charger. Do not set the charger on a soft

surface, i.e. blanket, pillow. Keep the ventilation slots of the charger clear.

• Do not allow small metal items or material such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other

foreign particles into the charger cavity.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Charging procedure

Plug the charger into an AC power outlet.

• Insert the battery into the charger.

This is a diagnostic charger. The charger LED lights will

battery status. They are as follows:

Charging Fully

Charged

LED STATUS DESCRIPTION

Blinking Green Charging
Solid Green Fully Charged
Solid Red Over Temperature
Blinking Red Charging Fault

Over Charging

Temperature Fault

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

False defect note:

When the battery is inserted into the charger and the status LED blinks RED, remove the battery from
the charger for 1 minute, then reinsert. If the status LED blinks GREEN, then the battery is properly
charging. If the status LED is still blinking RED, remove the battery and unplug the charger for 1 minute.
After 1 minute, plug in the charger and reinsert the battery. If the status LED blinks GREEN, then the
battery is properly charging. If the status LED is still blinking RED, the battery is defective and needs to
be replaced.

Battery storage:

If the battery will not be used for 3 months or more, please store the battery in a room temperature
environment. Please fully charge before storage.

Low voltage charging:

If the battery has been stored with little to no charge for a long period of time, the charger will go into
recovery mode, which will take 20 hrs to fully charge the battery. This will enhance the life of the battery.
Once it is fully charged, the next charge will return to standard charging.

WARNING

If the battery is inserted into the charger when warm or hot, the charging LED indicator light on the
charger may switch on and illuminate RED. If this occurs, allow the battery to cool inside of the
charger. The battery will begin charging once it has returned to charging temperature.

2. Checking the charge

If the battery pack does not charge properly:

• Check the current at the power outlet with another tool. Make sure that the outlet is not turned off.

• Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material.

• If the air temperature is above 104˚F (40°C) or below 45˚F (7°C), move the charger and battery
pack to a room temperature location.

Note: If the battery and the charger won’t be used for a long time, remove the battery from the charger
and pull out the AC power plug.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Keep the charger clean and clear of debris. Do not allow foreign material to get into the recessed
cavity or onto the contacts. Wipe the charger clean with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or water,
and do not place the charger in wet conditions.

• Unplug the charger when there is no battery pack in it.

• The battery pack may be stored in the charger; however, it is recommended to disconnect the
charger from the power source.

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• Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material.

• Store the charger at normal room temperature. Do not store it in excessive heat. Do not use the

7°C

If the battery pack is hot, allow it to cool inside the charger.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Charger doesn't work. Charger
shows defective mode. (LED

Charger doesn't work. Charger

shows evaluation mode. (LED

Battery pack or charger is
defective or bad connection
between the battery pack and
charger.

Battery pack is too hot or too
cold.

1. Try to remove and reinsert
the battery pack in the charger.

2. Try charging a different
battery pack.

3. Unplug the charger and wait
until the red LED goes out,
then reconnect the plug to the
power supply.

Allow the battery pack to reach
normal temperature. Charging
will begin when the battery
pack returns to 37°F-117°F
(3°C-47°C .

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WARRANTY

Kobalt charger
3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Kobalt charger is warranted to the original purchaser from the original purchase date for three
(3) years subject to the warranty coverage described herein.

This Kobalt charger is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.

simply return the Kobalt charger along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free
replacement or refund，or call 1-888-3KOBALT(1-888-356-2258) for warranty service.

This warranty is void if: defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or
alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unauthorized use of nonconforming
parts; the damage is due to normal wear, damage is due to abuse (including overloading of the tool
beyond capacity), improper maintenance, neglect or accident; or the damage is due to the use of the
tool after partial failure or use with improper accessories or unauthorized repair or alteration.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state.

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

For replacement parts, or if you have any questions or issues with this product or would like to speak
to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888

-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.

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PART DESCRIPTION PART#

A 40 V Charger 211013382

Printed in China

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