2. BATTERY & ChARGING
Charging your lithium ion battery
The tools battery has been shipped in a low charge condition, and requires charging
prior to use. Allow several cycles of charging and discharging (through use of the tool)
for the battery to reach its optimum performance / runtime.
CAUTION:
ThE ChARGER FOR ThIS PRODUCT
ShOULD BE PROTECTED BY A RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEvICE (RATED AT 30MA OR LESS).
Battery Charge Indicator
The purchased battery is equipped with a
battery charge indicator to show the state of
the battery charge.
Press the charge indicator button and look to
see which LED lights.
Battery requires immediate charging
Low state of charge, requires charging soon.
Mid state of charge
Full state of charge.
Note:
The battery needs to be removed from the tool to check the state of charge.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with the battery protection system, which helps to ensure a long
service life.
The output power automatically cuts off during operation when the tool and/or battery
are placed under the following situations:
• When the tool is overloaded:
If this occurs, release the trigger switch and remove causes of overload, then pull
the switch trigger again to restart.
• When the remaining battery capacity becomes low:
Recharge the battery pack.
Note:
The battery protection system does not in any way damage the tool.
Note:
The indicated capacity may be lower than the actual level during use or
immediately after using the tool.
1. Connect the charger into a mains power outlet.
4. The charger LED will illuminate
red signifying that the battery is
charging.
3. With the charger sitting on a flat
surface, align the raised ribs on
the battery with the recess in the
charger and slide onto the charger
ensuring a firm connection.
2. The charger LED will flash green
showing power is being supplied
to the charger.
5. The charger LED will illuminate
green once the battery is fully
charged.
Charging your lithium ion battery - Fast Charger
Charger LED Indicator
LED Indicator
Situation
GREEN (Flashing)
Stand By (no battery pack is inserted)
RED (Flashing)
Battery is charging (low charge)
RED (Illuminated)
Battery is charging (mid charge)
GREEN (Illuminated)
Battery is fully charged
BOTH (Illuminated)
Battery pack is too hot or too cold (charging will begin
automatically when battery reaches correct charging
temperature).
BOTH (Flashing)
Defective battery. Never charge a defective battery
pack!
Remove battery pack from charger.
