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Charging
Charging must be done indoors or in an open shed as the charger is only splash proof.
Charging should be done at 18–20°C. Never charge a battery if the temperature is be-
low 0°C or over 45°C.
Note! It is important that the order of the points for charging the battery is followed,
regardless of whether the battery is mounted/removed.
Connecting the charger
1. Plug the charger into the battery charging connector
2. Set the network plug into the power outlet and switch the charger on
Power/Charge diode
• If the battery charger is connected to mains, the diode lights red (With no battery
connected)
• When the battery is connected to the charger and the diode lights red, then the
battery should be recharged
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When the Power/Charge LED shows green, the battery has been recharged
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Turn the power off before disconnecting the charger from the battery
General
• To keep the battery in good condition, we recommend that you ocassionally
charge the battery for a minimum of 24 hours after the green light appears. The
reason being that this will balance out each cell, providing a healthy battery
• After charging, insert the small rubber cover into the battery slot to protect it
against dirt.
• When a battery has been fully recharged, the battery charger will enter stand-by
state and use very little power. It is recommended to unplug the charging socket
and switch off the charger if you do not need the battery for a long time.