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Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.
The light flashes in the pattern indicated on the label.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.
This charger features an automatic tune-up mode which
equals or balances the individual cells in the battery pack to
allow it to function at peak capacity.
Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or whenever the bat-
tery no longer delivers the same amount of work. To use the
automatic tune-up mode, place the battery pack in the charger
and leave it for at least 8 hours.
Important charging notes
Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
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the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 18 °C – 24 °C. DO NOT charge the battery pack
in an air temperature below +4.5 °C, or above +40 °C.
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
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touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and does
not indicate a problem.
To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid
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placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment
such as in a metal shed or an un-insulated trailer.
If the battery pack does not charge properly:
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Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
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other appliance;
Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
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which turns power off when you turn out the lights;
Move the charger and battery pack to a location where
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the surrounding air temperature is approximately 18 °C
– 24 °C;
If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack
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and charger to your local service centre.
The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
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produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse effect on the battery pack.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
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not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool,
aluminium foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should
be kept away from charger cavities. Unplug the charger
before attempting to clean.
Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any
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other liquid.
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(Original instructions)
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. D, E)
To fit the battery (15), line it up with the receptacle on the
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tool (22). Slide the battery into the receptacle and push
until the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery, push the battery release button
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(15a) while at the same time pulling the battery out of the
receptacle as shown in figure E.
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade
(Fig. G, H, I)
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and remove the battery pack before transporting,
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Removing the Blade
Remove battery pack (15) from the saw.
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Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower
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guard (4) as far as possible.
Loosen, but do not remove the guard bracket front screw
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(24) until the bracket (25) can be raised far enough to
access the blade screw (26). Lower guard will remain
raised due to the position of the guard bracket screw.
Depress the spindle lock button (28) while carefully rotat-
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ing the saw blade (29) by hand until the lock engages.
Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the
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hex side of the wrench provided to loosen the blade screw
(26). (Turn clockwise, left-hand threads.)
Remove the blade screw (26) using the hex side of the
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wrench provided, the outer clamp washer (30) and blade
(29). The inner clamp washer (31) may be left on the
spindle (32).
Installing a Blade
Remove battery pack (15) from the saw.
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With the arm raised, the lower guard (4) held open and
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the guard bracket (25) raised, place the blade (29) on the
spindle (32) and against the inner blade clamp (31) with
the teeth on the blade pointing in the direction of rotation
as marked on the saw.
Assemble the outer clamp washer (30) onto the spindle
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(32).
Install the blade screw (26) and, engaging the spindle lock
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(28), tighten the screw (26) firmly with wrench provided
(turn counterclockwise, left-hand threads).
Return the guard bracket (25) to its original full down posi-
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tion and firmly tighten the guard bracket screw (24) to hold
bracket in place.
Cut line guidance system
Warning! Do not stare into work light. Serious eye injury could
result.