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OPERATION
LOW-BATTERY CAPACITY INSTRUCTION
Unlike other battery pack types, Lithium-Ion battery packs deliver fade-free
power for their entire run time. The tool will not experience a slow, gradual loss
of power as you work. To signal that the battery pack is at the end of its run
time and needs to be charged, the power to the tool will drop quickly. When this
happens, remove the tool from the workpiece, and charge the battery pack as
needed.
BATTERY PROTECTION
The integrated circuitry prevents the battery pack from extreme temperature,
over-discharge and over-charge. To protect the battery from damage and
prolong its life, the circuitry will turn off the battery pack if it becomes
overloaded or the temperature becomes too high during use. This may happen
in extremely high torque, binding and stalling situations. The battery pack will
begin normal operation when it cools down.
NOTE:
A significantly reduced run time after fully charging the battery pack
indicates that the batteries are near the end of their usable life and must be
replaced.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
When the battery pack is very cold, it may “pulse” for the first minute of use to
warm itself. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light application.
After about a minute, the battery pack will have warmed itself and will operate
normally.
WHEN TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACk
The Lithium-Ion battery can be charged at any time and will not develop a
“memory” when charged after only a partial discharge.Battery packs are
shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. It is not
necessary to run down the battery pack charge before recharging. Remove the
battery pack from the tool when convenient for you and your job.
You can “top-off” your battery pack’s charge before starting a big job or long
period of use.
Due to Lithium-Ion’s fade-free properties, the only time it is necessary to
charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack is when the pack has reached the end of its
charge. To signal the end of charge, power to the tool will drop quickly. Charge
the battery pack as needed.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACk
NOTE:
This lithium-ion battery pack is shipped partially charged. Before using it
the first time, fully charge the battery pack.
