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10. Protect the battery from water and moisture.
11. Do not disassemble the battery and do nothing to change it. The rechargeable battery is equipped
with various safety devices. Damage to one of these safety devices may result in overheating,
explosion, or self‐extinguishing of the rechargeable battery.
12. Do not place the battery pack near naked flames, stoves and other heat sources. Keep the battery
pack away from direct sunlight and do not leave or use it in your car in good weather.
13. If the rechargeable battery is not used, it should be charged at about 30‐50% and stored at room
temperature. When prolonged storage, the rechargeable battery must be recharged once a year to
prevent complete discharge.
14. Charge the rechargeable battery at room temperature. Otherwise, the battery may be seriously
damaged or its service life may be reduced. Do not charge the battery in the vicinity of acids and
flammable materials.
15. The rechargeable battery and the charger heat up during the charging process. This is normal and is
not considered a defect.
16. If the rechargeable battery does not charge during the specified charging time, it should not be
continued during the charging process. Otherwise, the rechargeable battery may heat up, explode,
or ignite itself.
17. Insulate the recessed rechargeable battery by wrapping the contacts with adhesive tape or similar.
18. When disposing of the battery, do not burn it or dispose it in normal waste. Dispose used
rechargeable battery packs at your local collection yard or recycling facility.
19. If unusual smell, overheating, color or shape changes or other abnormalities occur during charging /
discharging, immediately discontinue the use of the rechargeable battery.
20. If leaked fluid from the battery pack leaks into the eye, do not rub it, but flush with plenty of water
and seek immediate medical attention. If not treated, fluid from the battery may damage the eye.
21. Before first use, the rechargeable battery must be charged. The rechargeable battery reaches full
capacity only after several charging and discharging cycles.
22. Charge the rechargeable battery only in the chargers that are determined by the manufacturer.
Other errors may occur or may result in fire when using another charger.
23. Vapors may escape due to improper use and use of damaged accumulator batteries. Ensure fresh air
intake and seek medical advice if symptoms persist. Vapors may irritate the respiratory tract.
SETTING UP
Warning! Risk of injury! Before performing any maintenance operation, turn the power
tool off, wait until it stops completely and remove the battery.
The Lithium‐ion battery pack is supplied only partially charged. Charge the battery before first use. Li‐Ion
battery does not suffer from the memory effect and can be recharged at any time without risk of
shortening battery life. Interrupting the charging process does not damage the battery. The battery is
equipped with a built‐in temperature sensor which allows charging only between 0‐45°C, thus preventing
battery damage.
Inserting and removing the battery pack
Battery pack (6) is located partially inside the handle and kept in place by a pair of release buttons (9).
• Insert the battery by guiding it into the handle. Correct orientation is decided by two guiding
grooves. Push the battery until the release buttons (9) engage.
• To remove the battery, press and hold both release buttons (9) and pull battery out. Do not pull by
force.
