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Regarding the temperature of the rechargeable battery.

The temperatures for rechargeable batteries are as shown in the table below, and batteries that have become hot should be cooled for a while before being recharged.

 

Table 2

Rechargeable

Temperatures at which the

batteries

battery can be recharged

BCL1015

32°F — 122°F (0°C — 50°C)

Regarding recharging time

Table 3 shows the recharging time required according to the type of battery.

Table 3 Recharging time (approx. min.) at 20°C

Battery

Battery capacity (Ah)

voltage (V)

 

1.5 Ah

10.8

BCL1015

 

40 min.

NOTE:

The recharging time may vary according to the ambient temperature and the power supply voltage.

4. Disconnect battery charger from the receptacle.

CAUTION:

Do not pull the plug out of the receptacle by pulling on the cord.

Make sure to grasp the plug when removing from receptacle to avoid damaging cord.

5.Remove the battery from the battery charger. Supporting the battery charger with hand, pull out the battery from the battery charger.

How to make the batteries perform longer.

Recharge the batteries before they become completely exhausted.

When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may be damaged and its life will become shorter.

Avoid recharging at high temperatures.

A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately after use. If such a battery is recharged immediately after use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate, and the battery life will be shortened. Leave the battery and recharge it after it has cooled for a while.

CAUTION:

When the battery charger has been continuously used, the battery charger will be heated, thus constituting the cause of the failures. Once the

charging has been completed, give 15 minutes rest until the next charging.

If the battery is recharged when it is warm due to battery use or exposure to sunlight, the pilot lamp may not light.

The battery will not be recharged. In such a case, let the battery cool before charging.

If the battery charger does not work while the battery is mounted correctly, it is probable that the battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service Center.

BEFORE USE

Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris and clutter.

Clear the area of unnecessary personnel. Ensure that lighting and ventilation is adequate.

OPERATION

1.Mounting the blade

This unit employs a detachable mechanism that enables mounting and removal of saw blades without the use of a wrench or other tools.

(1)Turn on and off the switching trigger several times so that the lever can jump out of the housing completely. Thereafter, turn off the switch and remove the battery. (Fig. 5)

Housing

Lever

Fig. 5

CAUTION:

Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off and the battery removed to prevent any accident.

(2)Push the lever in the direction of the arrow mark shown in Fig. 6 marked on the lever. (Fig. 6)

Lever

Fig. 6

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