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• Use the battery indicator lights to determine when to charge
your iON+ 24VBAT-LTE lithium-iON battery pack.
• You can "top-off" your battery pack's charge before starting
a big job or after a long day of use.
Charging the Battery
1. Press the push lock buttons on the battery to pull it out of
the equipment (Fig. 1).
2. Check that the mains voltage is the same as that marked
on the rating plate of the battery charger. Then, plug the
charger adapter into an appropriate AC power outlet.
Connect the charger plug into the charge socket of the
battery to start charging (Fig. 2).
3. The battery will take approximately 5 hours to charge.
The battery indicator LEDs will twinkle and illuminate one
by one during the charging process. Unplug the charger
immediately when the 3 LEDs are all illuminated.
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CAUTION!
FIRE HAZARD. When
disconnecting the
charger from the battery, be sure to unplug the charger from
the outlet first, then disconnect the charger from the battery.
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WARNING!
This charger does not automatically
turn off when the battery is fully charged.
Please take care
not to leave the battery plugged into the charger. Switch
off or unplug the charger at the mains when charging is
complete.
4. Timely recharging of the battery will help prolong the
battery's life. You must recharge the battery pack when
you notice a drop in the equipment's power.
IMPORTANT!
Never allow the battery pack to become fully
discharged as this will cause irreversible damage to the
battery.
Preparing To Work
Checking the Machine
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WARNING!
Before performing any checks,
adjustments, repairs or maintenance on the machine, make
sure the battery is not inserted in the compartment.
Before starting work please:
• Check that all the screws on the machine and the guide
bar are tightly fastened;
• Check that the chain is tensioned correctly, sharp and
there are no signs of any damage;
• Check that hand grip and protection devices are clean
and dry, correctly mounted and securely fastened to the
machine;
• Check that the On/Off switch and the safety lock button
move freely without forcing and return automatically and
rapidly back to their neutral positions;
• Check that the On/Off switch remains locked until the
safety lock button is pressed;
• Make sure the ventilation slots are not clogged with
sawdust or debris;
Break-in Time for New Chains
For safety operation, it's recommended to run through the
below break-in tips every time a new chain is installed.
1. Remove the battery and adjust the chain tension.
2. Insert the battery and switch on the pruning saw and leave
the motor running idle for approx. 5 minutes.
3. Remove the battery and check the chain tension again. If
necessary, re-tighten the chain.
4. Afterwards make only easy cuts for approx. 30 minutes.
Always ensure sufficient lubrication of the saw chain! Only
use the pruning saw for heavier cuts and greater cutting
depths after the break-in period.
Battery pack
Fig. 1
Push lock button
Fig. 2
Battery
indicators
