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Preface
Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety
With very little care, you can optimize the battery life and maximize the lifespan
of the battery. Most importantly, use only the equipment in its ideal operating
temperature (as described in 1.5 Specifications ) – do not leave it in a hot trunk
during the summer.
• Important Terms to Understand
“Battery life” means the time the equipment will run before it must be
recharged (sometimes this is also called “playtime” or “runtime”).
“Battery lifespan” means the total amount of time your battery will last
before it must be replaced.
• Using the Equipment for the First Time
Be sure to fully charge the equipment when charging the equipment for the
first time.
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Long-Term Storage & Maintenance
If you are putting away the battery for more than three months, it is
recommended that the battery should be stored separately and fully
charged, and get recharged every three months. If you store an uncharged
battery, it could fall into a deep worn-out state which would render it
incapable of holding any charge. Be sure to store the equipment and
battery at the proper temperature (as described in 1.5 Specifications ).
• Battery Lifespan
The removable batteries for the equipment are designed to retain up to
80% of their original capacity after 300 charging and recharging cycles
when properly maintained. You may choose to purchase new battery when
it no longer holds the sufficient charge that meets your needs.
• The lithium-ion battery is currently one of the most popular battery packs.
The best advantage is that it has no memory effect, so users needn’t worry
about that issue. Users can charge the battery anytime whether it is fully
drained or not. However, it’s recommended that users drain the battery until
the system shows power shortage warning and then recharge the battery.
Doing so is helpful to the reliability of your battery.
• Don’t use the battery pack as a power supply for other equipment.
• Don’t expose the battery to elevated heat situations such as under direct
sunlight in a car or near fire.