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Charging the lithium ion battery
Allow at least 3 hours of charge time before initial use of the hedge
trimmer. Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
The battery should be charged in a cool dry place.
It will take 2 to 3 charging/discharging cycles before the battery achieves
maximum run time capacity.
1. Connect the charging
adaptor into the main
power outlet.
2. Align the raised ribs on
the charger cradle with
the recess in the battery
and slide the charger
cradle onto the battery
until it locks into place.
3. The charger LED will illuminate red
signifying the battery is charging.
4. The charger LED will illuminate green
once the battery if fully charged. A
battery takes around 3-5 hours to
become fully charged.
Note:
The battery will not develop a
memory, it does not have to be fully
discharged before recharging.
5. When removing the
charger cradle from the
battery, first press the
battery release button,
then slide the charger
cradle from it’s position.
Battery Charge Indicator
The purchased battery is
equipped with a battery
indicator to show the state of
the battery charge. Press the
charge indicator button and
look to see how many LED’s
illuminate.
1 RED LED
indicates the battery
requires immediate charging.
1 GREEN LED
indicates that the
battery has only a low charge and
requires charging soon.
2 GREEN LEDs
indicate that the
battery has mid state of charge.
3 GREEN LEDs
indicate that the
battery is fully charged.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with the battery protection system, which helps to
ensure a long service life.
The output power automatically cuts off during operation when the tool
and battery are placed under the following situations:
•
When tool is overloaded:
If this occurs, turn off the hedge trimmer and remove the cause of
overload, then turn the tool back on to restart.
•
When the remaining battery capacity becomes low:
Recharge the battery pack.
Note:
The battery protection system does not in any way damage the
tool.
Note:
The indicated capacity may be lower than the actual level during
use or immediately after using the tool.
2. BATTERY CHARGING