2. bAtteRy & ChARGING
Charging your lithium ion battery - eco Charger
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!
IF the bAtteRy IS too hot oR too
COLD WHEN INSERTED INTO THE CHARGER,
the led WIll FlASh Red ANd GReeN. Remove
bAtteRy FRom ChARGeR ANd StoRe At Room
tempeRAtuRe 20
º
C beFoRe ChARGING.
CAutIoN:
the ChARGeR FoR thIS pRoduCt
Should be pRoteCted by A ReSIduAl CuRReNt
DEvICE (RATED AT 30MA OR LESS).
1. Connect the charger into a mains power outlet.
4. The charger LED will illuminate red signifying that the battery is charging.
5. When removing the charger from
the battery, first press the battery
release tab, then slide the charger
from its position.
Note:
The battery will not develop a memory, it does not have to be fully
discharged before recharging
2. The charger LED will flash green
showing power is being supplied
to the charger.
3. With the battery sitting on a flat
surface, align the raised ribs on
the battery with the recess in the
charger and slide onto the battery
ensuring a firm connection.
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.
Charger led Indicator
led Indicator
Situation
GREEN (Flashing)
Stand By (no battery pack is inserted)
RED (Illuminated)
Battery is charging (low charge)
GREEN (Illuminated)
Battery is fully charged
RED (Flashing)
Battery or Charger fault
RED & GREEN (Flashing)
Battery pack is too hot or too cold (remove battery from
charger and store at room temperature 20ºC. Insert
battery again when at correct charging temperature). If
this happens again, the battery is defective and needs
to be replaced.
