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LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY FEATURES
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR IMPACT DRIVERS (cont.)
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Stop the impact wrench before changing the direction of rotation. Always release
the trigger switch and wait for the impact wrench to stop before switching the
direction of rotation.
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Never touch the socket whilst it is turning. Do not let the turning socket get near your
hands or any other part of your body. You could be cut or caught up in the socket.
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Do not touch the socket after it has been in use for an extended period. It could
be hot and burn you.
Over Charging Protection
This feature ensures that the battery (4) is never overcharged. When the battery (4) has
reached its full charge capacity the charger will shut off protecting the internal
components of the battery (4) from being damaged.
Over Discharge Protection
The battery (4) includes an over discharge protector. This feature stops the battery (4)
from discharging beyond the recommended lowest safety voltage.
Over Heat Protection
The battery (4) has an internal thermal cut-out device that stops the charging cycle if
the battery (4) becomes hot during the charging process. This thermal cut-out device
also stops the battery (4) from operating should the battery (4) become too hot during
the operation of the tool. This can happen when the tool is overloaded or being used
for extended periods of time.
Up to 30 minutes cooling time may be required depending on ambient temperature
and the operation being performed.
Over Current Protection
If the battery (4) is overloaded and the maximum current draw is exceeded the battery
will temporarily stop working to protect the internal components. The battery (4) will
resume normal operation once the current draw has returned to its normal safe level.
This may take a few seconds.
Short Circuit Protection
If the battery (4) short circuits, the short circuit protector immediately stops the battery (4)
from operating.
This ensures that no internal components of the battery (4) or tool are damaged.
