Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a lim- ited life. If the operation time becomes extremely short after recharging, re- place the battery pack with a new one.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
FOR Li-ion Battery Pack, EY9L40
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[Battery Charger]
Charging
Cautions for the
•If the temperature of the battery pack falls approximately below −10°C (14°F), charging will automatically stop to prevent degradation of the battery.
Common Cautions for the Li- ion/Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery Pack
•The ambient temperature range is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
If the battery pack is used when the battery temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the tool may fail to function properly.
•When charging a cool battery pack (below 0°C (32°F)) in a warm place, leave the battery pack at the place and wait for more than one hour to warm up the battery to the level of the ambient temperature.
•Cool down the charger when charg- ing more than two battery packs con- secutively.
•During charging, the charger may become slightly warm. This is nor- mal. Do NOT charge the battery for a long period.
CAUTION:
To prevent the risk of fire or damage to the battery charger.
•Do not use power source from an engine generator.
•Do not cover vent holes on the charger and the battery pack.
•Unplug the charger when not in use.
Li-ion Battery Pack
NOTE:
Your battery pack is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before use.
Battery charger (EY0L80)
1.Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
NOTE:
Sparks may be produced when the plug is inserted into the AC power supply, but this is not a problem in terms of safety.
2.Insert the battery pack firmly into the charger.
1.Line up the alignment marks and place the battery onto the dock on the charger.
2.Slide forward in the direction of the arrow.
Alignment marks
3.During charging, the charging lamp will be lit.
When charging is completed, an inter- nal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.
•Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immedi- ately after
The orange standby lamp will be flashing until the battery cools down. Charging will then begin automatically.
4.The charge lamp (green) will flash slowly once the battery is approximate- ly 80% charged.
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