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Black & Decker FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Slide Style Battery Charger

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Average Customer Rating:	4.5
Brand:	Black & Decker
Model:	FSMVC
Weight:	0.77 pounds
Dimensions:	3.66 inches x 7.67 inches x 9.84 inches [Width x Length x Height]

Product Categories

All Black & Decker; Chargers & Converters; All Woodworking; ENERGY STAR Home Appliances; ENERGY STAR Power Tools; International Shipping Available; Nickel Cadmium; 9.6 Volts; 18 Volts; Sliding; Black; Energy Star; Home Improvement

Product description

Computerized charging optimizes charging of battery cells. Charges all Firestorm and Black & Decker spring-loaded style 9.6 - 18 volt batteries.

The convenience of using cordless tools can be compromised if you’re always standing around waiting for the batteries to recharge. To get you up and running quicker, with less down time, Black & Decker has developed the FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger. This cleverly designed plug-in charger accepts a wide range of nicad batteries, including 9.6, 12, 14.4, and 18-volt packs. And it will recharge a battery in less than 90 minutes, as compared to the average three-hour recharge time of the chargers that came with the tools. The FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger accepts all Black & Decker and Firestorm spring-loaded (slide-in) type batteries. --Joseph Truini

What’s in the Box: Black & Decker 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger

Able to charge a variety of NiCad batteries--9.6-, 12.0-, 14.4-, and 18-volt packs--the efficient FSMVC from Black & Decker works fast. Compatible with every FireStorm tool on the market, as well as all Black & Decker spring loaded style batteries, this charger features a durable plastic body to guard against wear and tear and an effective computerized system that charges batteries in under 90 minutes--just insert the battery and plug in the charger. For added peace of mind, the FSMVC comes with a 2-year warranty.

Features

Charges 9.6, 12.0, 14.4, and 18-volt NiCad battery packs

Charges batteries in under 90 minutes

Rough and tough plastic construction

Weighs 14.7 ounces

Includes a 2-year warranty

Customer reviews

« Great Charger! »

This is a great little charger to have for all of my Black and Decker cordless tools. What I like about it is it is lightweight and charges fast which makes it very accessible on the job site. It also handles various size batteries, which gives me the versatility to only carry one charger on my truck. Definitely a keeper!

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-02-11

« Great Charger that works on all Black & Decker slide style batteries BATTERY MOD. »

I purchased this charger to charge (4) 18V B & D batteries. I soon found out what other have stated in their reviews, that two of the newer 18 volt batteries did not fit in the charger. These batteries came with a drill that had an integrated charger. Because of this, the battery has an extra set of prongs that will interfere with this charger. Here is the fix. I used a T10 bit to open the 18 volt battery pack. I located the extra prongs, and cut the wire off. I proceeded to remove the extra prongs, and used some tape to cover up the cut wire. You should use some electrical tape, but any insulating tape will work. I replaced the cover,and put the screws back on. Presto! The battery works normally, and can now be charged with this charger. The extra prong seems to be a way to charge the battery without an external charger. I personally never bothered to use the integrated charger in the drill, so removing this prong/option is no big deal for me. Keep this in mind if you plan on doing this mod.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-01-09

« Charger running great so far »

The charger that came with my drill crapped out after only a year so I bought this as a replacement. It works fine so far. Hopefully it will last longer than the last one.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2009-12-14

« Does not charge all slide style batteries »

I bought this because it says that it will charge all slide style batteries. Well, it doesn't. There are some slide style batteries that have a different plug style. Black and Decker has ignored my question regarding the product and I can't locate the appropriate charger. I'm currently sending this one back. The product may be a good product, assuming that you have the right type of battery.

Rating: (1 out of 5) @ 2009-12-08

« It Works »

I have only used it once and it worked fine. If you have two batteries like I do it's a good thing to have. It's Black and Decker quality. I don't know what more there is to say. :)