Cordless Pole Chainsaw
5
Set-Up
Charging the Battery
Before attempting to charge the battery
pack, thoroughly read all Safety Instructions.
The battery needs to be charged before first use
and whenever it fails to produce sufficient power
on jobs that were easily done before. The
battery may become warm while charging; this
is normal and does not indicate a problem.
NOTE
: After several charge and discharge
cycles, the battery will attain full capacity.
WARNING!
DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY
AT AMBIENT TEPERATURES BELOW 4ºC OR ABOVE 40ºC
(
BELOW 40ºF OR ABOVE 104ºF
)
.
1. Plug charger cord into charger base.
IMPORTANT
:
Do not use any other charger, only use the charger that comes with the product.
2. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. The charge LED will light up green.
IMPORTANT
:
Do not charge via an engine generator or DC power source.
3. Slide the charger into the battery pack. The charge LED will light up red indicating that the battery is
charging.
NOTE
: It may take 2 – 5 mins to turn red.
4. When the LED turns green again, it indicates that the battery is fully-charged. After the initial charge, under
normal usage, your battery pack should be fully charged in 4 hours.
5. Unplug charger. Remove the battery from the charger.
Important Charging Information
•
After normal usage, your battery pack should be fully charged in about 4 hours. Allow the battery to cool
down before charging after using the saw. (
NOTE
: A hot battery placed in the charger will not charge).
•
The battery normally provides 15 minutes continuous run time depending on size of branches being cut. This
equates to approx. 30 x 6cm cuts. Time may vary depending on hardness and diameter of timber.
•
Battery may drain slowly if connected to the unit when in storage. Always disconnect between uses.
•
When battery has expired, chainsaw will immediately cease operating and will require a full charge.
•
If storing your chainsaw for a period of more than 30 days, fully charge your battery beforehand. Once
charged, remove from charger and do not reinsert into saw.
•
DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature below 4°C or above 40°C. This is important and will
prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
•
While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal condition and does not
indicate a problem.
•
To prolong battery life, avoid leaving the battery pack on charger for extended periods of time (over 30 days
without use). Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can significantly reduce overall battery life.
•
The battery pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during normal usage. There is
no need to run the batteries down completely before recharging. Normal usage is the best method of
discharging and recharging the batteries.
