FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
•
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing the battery cartridge
1
2
012250
Always switch off the tool before installing or
•
removing of the battery cartridge.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
•
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
•
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. If you can
see the red indicator on the upper side of the
button, it is not locked completely. Install it 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.
Do not use force when installing the battery
•
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
(Lithium-ion battery with star marking)
1
012128
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery
cartridge
3
1. Star marking
Overloaded:
•
The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the trigger switch on
the tool and stop the application that caused
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
trigger switch again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is
overheated. In this situation, let the battery
cool before pulling the trigger switch again.
Low battery voltage:
•
The remaining battery capacity is too low and
the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
015676
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
015658
NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
•
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
5
1. Indicator lamps
2. Check button
1
2
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
Charge the
The battery
malfunctioned.
Remaining
capacity
0% to 25%
battery.
may have