(2) Overheat warning lamp
Off | Flashing: Overheat | |
(normal | Indicates operation | |
operation) | ||
has been halted due to | ||
| battery overheating. |
The overheating protection feature halts operation to protect the battery pack in the event of overheating. The overheat warning lamp on the control panel flashes when this feature is ac- tive.
•If the overheating protection feature activates, allow the driver to cool thor- oughly (at least 30 minutes). The bat- tery is ready for use when the over- heat warning lamp goes out.
•Avoid using the driver in a way that causes the overheating protection fea- ture to activate repeatedly.
(3)Battery low warning lamp
Off | Flashing |
(normal | (No charge) |
operation) | Battery protection |
| feature active |
Excessive (complete) discharging of lithium ion batteries shortens their ser- vice life dramatically. The tool includes a battery protection feature designed to prevent excessive discharging of the battery pack.
•The battery protection feature ac- tivates immediately before the bat- tery loses its charge, causing the battery low warning lamp to flash.
•If you notice the battery low warning lamp flashing, charge the battery pack immediately.
[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of Battery pack
Li-ion Battery pack (EY9L40)
•For optimum battery life, store the
•When charging the battery pack, confirm that the terminals on the bat- tery charger are free of foreign sub- stances such as dust and water etc. Clean the terminals before charging the battery pack if any foreign sub- stances are found on the terminals.
The life of the battery pack termi- nals may be affected by foreign sub- stances such as dust and water etc. during operation.
•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals to- gether may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
•When operating the battery pack, make sure the work place is well ventilated.
•When the battery pack is removed from the main body of the tool, re- place the battery pack cover imme- diately in order to prevent dust or dirt from contaminating the battery terminals and causing a short circuit.
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If the operation time be- comes extremely short after recharg- ing, replace the battery pack with a new one.
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