OVER-TEMPERATURE WARNING
The battery circuitry also protects the battery
pack from overheating. To protect the battery
pack from damage and prolong its life, the
battery pack circuitry will send a warning signal
to the tool if the temperature becomes too high
during use. The first and third LEDs on the
power indicator will rapidly flash green to warn
of the over-temperature condition.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
When the battery pack is very cold, the
performance may be weakened. Put the
battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a
TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2)
NOTICE: This lithium-ion battery pack is
shipped partially charged. Before using it for the
first time, fully charge the battery pack.
Always charge the battery pack with the correct
charger.
Please refer to the charger manual for detailed
charging instructions.
a. Connect the charger to a power supply.
b. Attach the battery pack to the charger by
aligning the raised ribs of the battery pack
with the slot in the charger. Slide the battery
pack onto the charger.
c. When the charger indicates that the battery
pack is fully charged, remove it from the
charger.
NOTICE: If the battery pack cannot accept a
charge, the contacts of the charger or battery
pack may be contaminated. Clean the contacts
of the charger or battery pack (e.g., by inserting
and removing the battery several times or
scrubbing with a cotton swab and alcohol), or
replace the battery pack, as required.
This may happen in extremely high torque,
binding, and stalling situations. The battery pack
will begin normal operation after it has cooled
down.
NOTICE: A significantly reduced run time after
fully charging the battery pack indicates that the
batteries are near the end of their usable life
and must be replaced.
light application for a while to "warm up" the
battery pack or place the battery pack in room
temperature until it has warmed. The battery
pack will operate normally.
Fig. 2
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