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5. Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-

ductive material.

(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-

tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.

(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or

rain.

A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a break-
down.

6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in

locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F).

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if

it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.

8. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike battery.
9. Do not charge inside a box or container of any

kind. The battery must be placed in a well
ventilated area during charging.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR TOOL

ENB030-1

1. Be aware that this tool is always in an operat-

ing condition, because it does not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet.

2. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a
‘‘live’’ wire will make exposed metal parts of
the tool ‘‘live’’ and shock the operator.

3. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all

nails from the workpiece before operation.

4. Do not cut hollow pipe.
5. Do not cut oversize workpiece.

6. Check for the proper clearance beneath the

workpiece before cutting so that the blade will
not strike the floor, workbench, etc.

7. Hold the tool firmly.
8. Check the blade is not contacting the work-

piece before the switch is turned on.

9. Keep hands away from moving parts.
10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool

only when hand-held.

11. Always switch off and wait for the blade to

come to a complete stop before removing the
blade from the workpiece.

12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-

diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 1)

• Always switch off the tool before insertion or

removal of the battery cartridge.

• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the

tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the
cartridge.

• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on

the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until
it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you
or someone around you.

• Do not use force when inserting the battery car-

tridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.

Charging (Fig. 2)

Your new battery cartridge is not charged. You will need to charge it before use. Use the battery charger Model
DC1411 to charge the battery cartridge.
Plug the battery charger into the proper A/C voltage source. The charging light will flash in green color. Insert
the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides as their
respective markings on the battery charger. Insert the cartridge fully into the port so that it rests on the charger
port floor. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and
charging will begin. The charging light will remain lit steadily during charging. When the charging light color
changes from red to green, the charging cycle is complete.
If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete, the charger will switch into
its ‘‘trickle charge (maintenance charge)’’ mode which will last approximately 24 hours. After charging, unplug
the charger from the power source. Refer to the table below for the charging time.

Battery type

Capacity (mAh)

Number of cells

Charging time

1222

2,000

Approx. 60 min.

1234

2,600

Approx. 75 min.

1235

3,000