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CHARGING THE BATTERY
3.1
LED Lamp
Battery
Power Cord
Charger
1.
Connect the power cord to the Charger 144-CHR-LI and to an AC
outlet. The LED Lamp blinks in Red [STAND BY]
NOTE:
The rated input voltage for this unit is 100V-240V. Use of
voltages over 260V will result in damage to the charger.
2. Insert the Battery firmly into the charger.
The LED Lamp lights in green [CHARGING].
NOTE:
Do not short-circuit the Charger by placing foreign materials
in the contacts on Charger, as this will damage the Charger.
3. Charging takes approximately 25 minutes (80% capacity) and
45 minutes (100% capacity).
When charging is finished, the LED Lamp lights in orange
[COMPLETION].
NOTE:
If the LED Lamp displays solid red [HIGH TEMPERATURE],
remove the Battery from the Charger and allow it to cool down
before trying to charge it again.
4. When the battery will no longer charge or hold a charge, the LED
Lamp blinks quickly in red [IMPOSSIBLE TO CHARGE].
5. When the charger is out of order, the LED Lamp does not light up
even if AC power is supplied.
NOTE:
Do not power the Charger with a portable generator.
ATTACHING & DETACHING THE BATTERY PACK
3.2
1. To attach the Battery, slide it into the base of the Tool
until it stops and the Latches engage.
2. After inserting the Battery, check that it is securely in
place by pulling it gently without pressing the Latches.
3. To detach the Battery, pull out the Battery while pressing
the Latches.
Tool
Slide in
Pull Out
Battery
Latches
(both sides)
CUTTING CYCLES
3.3
This guide indicates the number of cutting cycles that the
TBM58PCTS-LI can be expected to perform when the battery
is fully charged. These figures are approximate and will vary
according to the charging and other operating conditions,
such as temperature, humidity, and battery condition.
MATERIAL
AVERAGE CUTS
PER CHARGE
144-BAT-LI
3/4” Wire Rope
100
5/8” Rebar and Ground Rod
75
3/4” ACSR
75
3.0
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SWITCH OPERATIONS
3.4
1. The blade advances when the Trigger is depressed and
stops when the Trigger is released. To access the Trigger,
swing the Trigger Lock upward. When not in use, lower
the Trigger Lock to prevent inadvertent tool actuation.
2. To retract the blade, depress
the Release Button. The
blade continues to
retract while the
Release Button is
depressed.
Trigger
Trigger Lock
Release Button
