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OPERATION
BATTERY PROTECTION
Integrated protective circuitry prevents the battery pack from extreme
temperature, over discharge, and over-charge. To protect the battery from
damage and prolong its life, the battery pack circuitry will turn off the battery
pack if it becomes overloaded or if the temperature becomes too high
during use. This may happen in extremely high torque, binding, and stalling
situations. The battery pack will begin normal operation when it cools down.
NOTE:
A significantly reduced run time after fully charging the battery
pack indicates that the battery is near the end of its usable life and must be
replaced.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
When the battery pack is very cold, it may “pulse” for the first minute of
use to warm itself. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light
application. After about a minute, the battery pack will have warmed itself
and will operate normally.
WHEN TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
It is not necessary to run down the battery pack charge before recharging.
The Lithium-Ion battery can be charged at any time and will not develop a
“memory” when charged after only a partial discharge.
Remove the battery pack from the tool when convenient for you and your job.
“Top off” the battery pack charge by charging it for a time before starting a
big job or long period of use.
Due to Lithium-Ion fade-free properties, the only time it is necessary to
charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack is when the pack has reached the end
of its charge. To signal the end of charge, power to the tool will drop quickly.
Charge the battery pack as needed.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
NOTE:
This Lithium-Ion battery pack is shipped partially charged. Before
using it the first time, fully charge the battery pack.
A fully discharged battery pack will charge in about 30 minutes in a
surrounding temperature between 50°F (10°C) and 104°F (40°C).
1. Charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack with the correct charger.
2. Connect the charger to a power supply.
3. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slot in the charger.
4. Insert the battery pack into the charger (Fig. 2).
