CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a battery protection system. This system
automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
and/or battery are placed under the following condition:
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will not
operate. If you turn the tool on, the motor runs again but stops
soon. In this situation, remove and recharge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.3: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remain-
ing battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger
Lighting up the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the switch trigger. During the
tool actuating, the lamp turns on.
Release the switch to turn off the lamp.
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp 2. Switch trigger
Remaining
capacity
Off
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Type of filter
Normal filter
► Fig.6: 1. Capsule 2. Prefilter 3. Filter
High performance filter
► Fig.7: 1. Capsule 2. High performance filter
Disposing of dust
CAUTION:
Empty the cleaner before it
becomes too full, or the suction force weakens.
CAUTION:
Be sure to empty the inside of the
cleaner itself of dust. Failure to do so may cause the
filter to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.
Disposing of dust for normal filter
In order to drop dust sticking on the filter in the capsule,
tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.
► Fig.8: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
Point the suction inlet downwards, turn the capsule in
direction of the arrow as illustrated, and disconnect the
capsule slowly and straight.
► Fig.9: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
NOTE: Be sure to set a garbage bag beneath the
capsule, as dust may spill out when the capsule is
opened.
Remove accumulated dust from inside of the capsule
and off of the prefilter.
► Fig.10: 1. Prefilter 2. Capsule
Twist the prefilter in direction of the arrow to unfasten the
securing lip from the cleaner unit and then pull off the prefilter.
► Fig.11: 1. Prefilter 2. Securing lip
Clean out fine dust from the prefilter. And then, pull off
the filter and lightly tap it to remove dust.
► Fig.12: 1. Filter 2. Prefilter
Disposing of dust for high
performance filter
In order to drop dust sticking on the filter in the capsule,
tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.
Now point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule in direction of
arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule slowly and straight.
► Fig.13: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
NOTE: Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, so
be sure to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.
Remove accumulated dust from inside of capsule and
off of high performance filter.
► Fig.14: 1. Capsule 2. High performance filter
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