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Important Instructions For Your Equalizer
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Express
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18-Volt Battery & Charger
Battery Use and Care
Take care when loading the battery into the tool. DO NOT slam the battery
into the Equalizer
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Express
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tool.
Gently press the battery into the tool until
you hear it “click” into place.
Depending on cutting conditions and operator
skill, a fully charged battery should remove about three windshields.
The batteries are the most sensitive part of the Equalizer
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Express
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tool.
Please, carefully read these detailed instructions about proper battery
charging and care.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Charging Procedure
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate power outlet.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, making sure
the pack is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging) light will blink continously,
indicating that the charging process has started.
3. The battery pack will be fully charged in about 1 hour. The completion
of charge will be indicated by the red light remaining ON continuously. The
pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger.
DW9116 - 120-Volt AC Charger
The DW9116 battery charger is designed to use standard
household 120 volt AC 60 Hz power. The use of other power
sources like, but not limited to, those that convert DC to AC is
not recommended and will destroy the internal circuitry of the
DW9116 charger.
If you do not use standard household 120-Volt
AC, 60 Hz power then only use an inverter.
DW9109 - 12-Volt Automotive Charger
The DW9109 battery charger is designed to plug into the
cigarette lighter or power point of a vehicle and use 12-Volt
DC power. Do not use AC power. The use of any other power
source, such as a device to convert AC to DC power, is not
recommended and may cause serious damage to the circuitry
of the DW9109 charger.
Anti-Vibration Devices
Your Equalizer
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Express
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18-Volt is equipped with two anti-vibration
devices; anti-vibration pads and an anti-vibration strap. These devices
reduce vibration to the battery by securing it to the tool.
Failure to use either anti-vibration
device will void your warranty!
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Tune-Up Procedure
At the end of every two weeks, completely discharge your battery. Batteries
can develop a memory which will shorten the working time they can be
used. The tune-up procedure will eliminate the memory build-up.
1. Hold or tie down the trigger & let the tool run until it stops.
2. Wait 20 minutes then repeat (tool will only run a short time the second
time).
3. Allow the battery to cool completely, then recharge.
Important Safety Instructions About the Battery and Chargers
When using the Equalizer
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Express
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there are basic safety precautions
that should be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury, including the following:
•
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is
completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire.
•
A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under
extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure.
However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin...
A.
Wash quickly with soap and water.
B.
Neutralize with mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
C.
If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
(Medical Note: The liquid is a 25%-30% solution of potassium hydroxide.)
•
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic
housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, immediately discontinue use
and do not recharge.
•
Do not carry extra, charged battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool
boxes along with other metal objects. Battery pack could be short circuited,
causing damage to the battery pack and possibly causing severe burn or
fire.
