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[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of
Battery pack
Li-ion Battery pack
• For optimum battery life, store the
Li-ion battery pack following use
without charging it.
• 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 substances are found on the
terminals.
The life of the battery pack terminals
may be affected by foreign subs-
tances 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 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:
For environmental protection and
recycling of materials, be sure that it
is disposed of at an officially assigned
location, if there is one in your country.
Recommendations for use
Terminals
Label
Pack cover
Be sure to use the Pack cover
• When the battery pack is not being used,
store the battery in a way that foreign
substances such as dust and water etc. do
not contaminate the terminals. Be sure to
attach the battery pack cover to protect the
battery terminals.
• 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
substances 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.
CAUTION
To protect the motor or battery, be sure
to note the following when carrying out
operation.
• If the battery becomes hot, the
protection function will be activated
and the battery will stop operating. The
overheat warning lamp on the control
panel illuminates or flashes when this
feature is active.
For safe use
• The battery pack is designed to be installed
by proceeding two steps for safety. Make
sure the battery pack is installed properly to
the main unit before use.
• If the battery pack is not connected firmly
when the switch is switched on, the
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