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The battery (14) has been shipped in a low charge condition, and requires charging
prior to use.
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Plug the charger adaptor (16) into a mains power
outlet.
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The green light on the adaptor (16) will illuminate
showing that power is being supplied to the
adaptor (16).
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With the battery (14) sitting flat on a bench/table,
align the “+” and “-“ symbols on both the battery
(14) and charger connector (17), slide the charger
connector (17) into the recess of the battery (14) terminals ensuring a firm
connection (Fig. 1).
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The charger connecter (17) only fits one way. If the charger connector (17) will not
fit it means it is upside down.
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When the battery (14) and charger adaptor (16) is properly connected, the light on
the charger adaptor (16) will illuminate red signifying that the battery (14) is on charge.
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When fully charged, the light on the charger adaptor (16) will illuminate green.
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A battery (14) takes 2 hours to charge. Charging starts automatically. Remove the
battery (14) from the charging connector (17) after no more than 5 hours charging.
Initial charge
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The battery (14) will not reach its full charge the first time it is charged. The red
light will remain illuminated until the charger adaptor (16) is disconnected from the
mains power outlet.
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Allow several charging cycles of charging and then discharging (through use of the
tool) for the battery (14) to reach its maximum charge.
Caution:
Remove the charger adaptor (16) from the mains power outlet when charger
is not in use.
Note:
If the light on the charger adaptor (16) fails to come on:
- Check the charging adaptor (16) is securely plugged into the mains power outlet
and switched on.
- Check the charging connector (17) is securely connected into the socket of the
battery (14).
CHARGING YOUR LITHIUM ION BATTERY
Fig. 1