[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of Bat tery Pack
Liion Battery Pack
•For optimum battery life, store the
•When charging the battery pack, confirm that the terminals on the battery charger are free of foreign substances 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 terminals may be affected by foreign substances 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 con- nection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together 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, replace the battery pack cover immediately 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 becomes extremely short after recharging, replace the battery pack with a new one.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
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Please call 18008BATTERY for infor- mation on how to recycle this battery.
[Battery Charger]
Charging
Read the operating manual for Panasonic bat- tery charger for the battery pack before charg- ing.
Before charging the bat tery
Charge the battery at a temperature of 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F).
The battery pack cannot be charged at a tem- perature of less than 5°C (41°F). If the tem- perature of the battery pack is less than 5°C (41°F), first remove the battery pack from the charger and allow it to sit for an hour in a location where the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or warmer. Then charge the battery pack again.
VI. MAINTENANCE
Use only a dry, soft cloth for wiping the unit. Do not use a damp cloth, thinner, benzine, or other volatile solvents for cleaning.
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