Parkside PHKSA 20-Li A1, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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PHKSA 20-Li A1
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CAUTION!
If operating and adjustment equipment is used or
procedures other than those specified here are
carried out, this may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
Before use
Charging the battery (see fig. C)
CAUTION!
► Always unplug the appliance before you
remove the battery pack from or connect
the battery pack to the charger .
NOTE
► Never charge the battery pack if the ambient
temperature is below 10°C or above 40°C.
If a lithium-ion battery is to be stored for an
extended period, the charge level should
be checked regularly. The optimum charge
level is between 50% and 80%. The storage
climate should be cool and dry and the
ambient temperature should be between 0°C
and 50°C.
♦ Connect the battery pack to the battery
charger (see fig. C).
♦ Insert the power plug into the socket. The red
control LED lights up.
♦ The green control LED indicates that the
charging process is complete and the battery
pack is ready.
CAUTION!
♦ If the red control LED flashes, this means
that the battery pack has overheated and
cannot be charged.
♦ If the red and green control LEDs both
flash, this means that the battery pack is
broken.
♦ Push the battery pack back into the appliance.
■ Never recharge a battery pack again im-
mediately after rapid charging. There is a risk
that the battery pack will overheat and this will
reduce the lifespan of the battery.
♦ Switch off the charger for at least 15 min-
utes between successive charging sessions.
Also disconnect the power plug from the mains
power socket.
Attaching/disconnecting the battery
pack to/from the appliance
Inserting the battery pack:
♦ Allow the battery pack to click into the
handle.
Removing the battery pack:
♦ Press the release button and remove the
battery pack .
Checking the battery charge level
♦ Press the battery charge level button to
check the status of the battery (see fig. A). The
charge status will be shown on the battery dis-
play LED as follows:
♦ RED/ORANGE/GREEN = maximum charge
RED/ORANGE = medium charge
RED = low charge – charge the battery
Checking blade guard functionality
♦ Pull the release lever for the blade guard as
far as it will go.
The blade guard should move without jamming.
When letting go of the release lever for the blade
guard , it should automatically jump back to its
original position.