3.1.7.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins,
etc.
3.1.8.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain. Battery short circuit can cause a large
current flow, which may result in an explosion, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
3.1.9.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach
or
exceed 50
ﾟ
C (122
ﾟ
F).
3.1.10.
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
3.1.11.
Be careful not to drop or damage battery pack.
3.1.12.
Do not use a damaged battery.
3.2.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
3.2.1.
Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged.
3.2.2.
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool
power.
3.2.3.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service
life.
3.2.4.
Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10
ﾟ
C - 40
ﾟ
C (50
ﾟ
F - 104
ﾟ
F). Let a
hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it. Charge the battery cartridge once in every
six months if you do not use it for a long period of time.
4. CHARGING
Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 1 hour before operation.
4.1.
Plug the charger into the mains outlet socket (230v).
4.2.
The battery is supplied partially charged. Therefore to ensure full
capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the battery
charger before using your power tool for the first time.
4.3.
A fully discharged battery pack will charge in about 60 minutes in a
surrounding temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C).
4.4.
Charge the Lithium-ion battery pack with the correct charger.
4.5.
Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slot in the charger.
4.6.
Slide the battery pack onto the charger.
4.7.
The charger will communicate with the battery pack to evaluate the condition of the battery pack.
4.8.
The RED light will be ON continuously and GREEN light will FLASH continuously when charging is in
progress, this is normal part of the charging operation.
4.9. After charging is complete, the GREEN LED on the charger will come ON and the RED light will go
OFF,
4.10. The battery pack will fully charge if left on the charger, but it will not overcharge.
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