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Battery Pack Operation
■ Use only with 8.4V LawnMaster
®
YLS0042A-E084045 battery charger. The battery charger
supplied is specifically designed for the lithium-ion battery used in this tool.
■ Check the power voltage! Battery chargers operate on 100-240V AC.
■ Charge the battery between 4°C and 40°C to ensure an optimum battery service life.
■ Protect the battery from heat, from continuous exposure to sun, and keep away from radiation
or other heat sources. Do not leave the battery in the tool in direct sunlight over long periods.
■ The battery is supplied uncharged. Fully charge the battery before using the tool for the first
time. The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life.
Interrupting the charging procedure does not affect the battery.
Charger Operation
(See Figs. 13-14)
■ Insert the charging connector into the charging port on the battery (Fig. 13).
■ Connect the charger to the power supply.
■ Allow sufficient charging time (see Technical Data), and then disconnect the charger from the
power supply.
■ Remove the charging connector from the charging port (Fig.14).
NOTE:
It is normal for the battery pack and the charger to become warm (but not hot) during the
charging process. If the battery does not charge properly, check to make sure the electrical outlet
is operational. Always charge the battery before storage!
Charger LEDs
• If the battery is not connected to the charger, a continuous green LED light indicates that the
plug is plugged into an outlet socket and the battery charger is ready for operation.
• Charging: a continuous red LED on the charger indicates that the battery is charging
normally.
• Charged: a continuous green LED on the charger indicates that the battery is ready for use.
OPERATION
If any part of the charger is missing or damaged, do not operate it! Replace the charger with a new
one. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious injury.
Check the voltage! The voltage must comply with the information on the rating label.
WARNING
INDICATOR LIGHTS
STATUS
Green, continuous
Fully charged / Connected to
power supply (Standby)
Red, continuous
Charging
