7) Unplug the charger when not in use.
EN
NOTE:
Your battery pack is not fully charged at the
time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery
before use.
How to charge
1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
NOTE:
Sparks may be produced when the plug is
inserted into the AC power supply, but this is
not a problem in terms of safety.
2. Connect the battery pack firmly into the
charger.
1
Line up the alignment marks and place
the battery onto the dock on the charger.
NOTE:
Not all battery packs display the
alignment mark (D) (on page 2).
2
Slide forward in the direction of the
arrow. [Fig.20
3. During charging, the charging lamp will be
lit. When charging is completed, an internal
electronic switch will automatically be
triggered to prevent overcharging.
LAMP INDICATIONS
(Green)
Turn off
]
Charging is completed. (Full charge.)
Battery is approximately 80% charged.
Now charging.
Charger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge.
Charging Status Lamp.
(Orange)
Left: green Right: orange will be displayed.
Battery pack is cool.
The battery pack is being charged slowly to reduce the load on
the battery.
Battery pack is warm.
Charging will begin when temperature of battery pack drops. If
the temperature of the battery pack is -10°C (14°F) or less, the
charging status lamp (orange) will also start flashing. Charging
will begin when the temperature of the battery pack goes up.
Charging is not possible. Clogged with dust or malfunction of
the battery pack.
Illuminated
• Charging will not start if the battery pack is
hot (for example, immediately after heavy-
duty operation).
The orange standby lamp will be flashing
until the battery cools down.
Charging will then begin automatically.
4. The charge lamp (green) will flash slowly
once the battery is approximately 80%
charged.
5. When charging is completed, the charging
lamp in green color will turn off.
6. If the temperature of the battery pack is 0°C
(32°F) or less, charging takes longer to fully
charge the battery pack than the standard
charging time.
Even when the battery is fully charged, it
will have approximately 50% of the power of
a fully charged battery at normal operating
temperature.
7. Consult an authorized dealer if the charging
lamp (green) does not turn off.
8. If a fully charged battery pack is inserted into
the charger again, the charging lamp lights
up. After several minutes, the charging lamp
in green color will turn off.
9. Remove the battery pack while the battery
pack release button is held up. [Fig.20
Flashing
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