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Fitting and removing the battery pack
CAUTION. Always switch off the tool before inserting or removing a battery pack.
1. To remove the battery pack (10), press the tabs on each side and withdraw the pack from the tool.
2.To insert the pack, align the tongue on the pack with the groove in the housing and push it into the tool.
3.Make sure that it “clicks” into its final position so that it is safely locked in place.
Battery charging
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition. You should charge the battery pack fully before use.
WARNING. Do not use an extension cord.
WARNING. Do not throw used batteries into a fire or water: it could cause an explosion!
1.Before inserting into or removing the battery pack (10) from the charger (11) always ensure that the plug is not in the mains socket.
2.Slide the battery onto the charger with the rails of the battery pack (d) aligned with the rails of the charger (e). Slide the battery down until it “clicks” into position.
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3.The red light on the charger
(b) should begin to glow continuously, indicating that the battery pack is receiving a “Fast Charge”.
4.After approximately one hour, the “Fast Charge” indicator light (red) should go out and the green light should be lit, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged.
NOTE. It is necessary to depress both battery pack release buttons in order to remove the battery pack from the charger.
Depending on room temperature, line voltage, and
existing charge level, the initial battery charging may take longer than one hour.
Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use.
To obtain the best life for the battery
Never allow the tool to come to a complete standstill before recharging.
The battery should be placed on charge whenever the battery is noticeably running down or the tool no longer performs a task it previously performed.
Avoid conducting short charges. Make sure that the battery is fully charged every time by allowing the charger to complete its full charging cycle.
Avoid allowing lose items like screws or nails etc. to be stored with battery packs as these or similar items can short battery packs and cause a fire or explosion.
Always unplug the charger when not in use and store in a dry secure place.
Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures below 0º C and above 40º C.
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