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on the control panel flashes when
this feature is active.
• If the overheating protection feature
activates, allow the driver to cool
thoroughly (at least 30 minutes).
The driver is ready for use when the
overheat warning lamp goes out.
• Avoid using the driver in a way that
causes the overheating protection
feature to activate repeatedly.
(3) Battery low warning lamp
Off
(normal
operation)
Flashing
(No charge)
Battery protection
feature active
Excessive (complete) discharging of
lithium ion batteries shortens their
service life dramatica lly. The driver
includes a battery protection feature
designed to prevent excessive
discharging of the battery pack.
• The battery protection feature acti-
vates immediately before the bat-
tery loses its charge, causing the
battery low warning lamp to flash.
• If you notice the battery low warning
lamp f lashing , char ge the batt ery
pack immediately.
Recommended Grip
Use the grip to hold and operate the
driver with one hand. If the job requires
additional force, you can push against
the rear end of the driver with your
other hand.
[Battery Pack]For Appropriate Use of Bat-tery pack

Li-ion Battery pack (EY9L40)

• For op timum batte ry li fe, st ore t he
Li-ion battery pack following use with-
out charging it.
• The ambient temperature range is
between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
If the battery pack is used when the bat-
tery temperature is below 0°C (32°F),
the tool may fail to function properly.
• 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 togeth-
er may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
• When operating the battery pack,
make sure the work place is well ven-
tilated.
• When t he bat tery pack i s rem oved
from the main body of the tool, replace
the battery pack cover immediately in
order to prevent dust or dirt from con-
taminating the battery terminals and
causing a short circuit.

Battery Pack Life

The re chargea ble ba tteries have a
limited life. If the operation time be-
comes extremely short after recharg-
ing, repl ace the battery pack wi th a
new one.

Battery Recycling

ATTENTION:
FOR Li-ion Battery Pack, EY9L40
A Li-ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please
call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
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