3 YEARS
L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y
- The red LED (9.1) will light up to show that the charger has power.
- Slide the battery into the charger (the battery has only one way to t into the charger.
- After a few seconds delay, the red LED (9.1) will ash to show that charging has started, the red light will
be on.
- While the battery is charging, the green LED (9.2) will ash (the red LED will change from ashing to
constant red).
-When the battery will be fully charged when the green LED stops ashing and remains solid green. The
red LED will go out.
Caution: Do not disconnect the plug from the power source by pulling on the cable. Be sure to grip the
plug when removing it from the power source to avoid damaging the cable.
To remove the battery charger:
- Supporting the battery charger by hand, remove the battery from the battery charger.
Caution: if the battery charger has been in continuous use it will be very hot. Once charging is complete,
let the charger cool for 15 minutes until the next use. If the battery is hot due to use due to exposure to
sunlight, it should not be recharged. In such a case, allow the battery to cool down before charging.
If the red indicator blinks rapidly at 0.2 second intervals, check and remove any object in the battery slot
of the charger. If there are no foreign objects, the battery or charger may not function properly. Please
allow the battery or charger to normalize and try again. If the fault continues after trying this, contact
SIEFKEN or your authorized dealer.
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION FEATURES
Overcharge Protection - This feature ensures that the battery is never overcharged.
When the battery pack reaches its full charge capacity, the transformer / charger will automatically shut
down, protecting the internal components from damage.
Over discharge protection: This feature will prevent the battery from discharging beyond the lowest
recommended safety voltage.
Overheat Protection - The battery contains a cut-o sensor with an internal thermistor that turns o the
battery in case it becomes too hot during operation. This can happen if the tool is overloaded or is being
used for long periods. A cool-down time of up to 30 minutes may be required, depending on the
ambient temperature.
Current protection: If the battery is overcharged and the maximum current consumption is exceeded,
the battery will turn o to protect the internal components. The battery will resume operation once the
excessive current draw has returned to a normal and safe level.
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