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Preparations at the workplace
WARNING
Risk of injury by inadvertent starting!
▶ Before inserting the battery, make sure that the product is switched off.
▶ Remove the battery before making any adjustments to the power tool or before changing accessories.
WARNING
Risk of injury by incorrectly positioned crimping/cutting dies! Incorrectly positioned crimping/cutting
dies can fly out like projectiles and cause injuries.
▶ Before and during the crimping/cutting operation, make sure that the crimping/cutting dies are correctly
positioned.
CAUTION
Risk of injury! The accessory tool may be hot and/or have sharp edges.
▶ Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool.
▶ Never lay down a hot accessory tool on a flammable surface.
Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.
5.1
Charging the battery
1. Before charging the battery, read the operating instructions for the charger.
2. Make sure that the contacts on the battery and the contacts on the charger are clean and dry.
3. Use an approved charger to charge the battery. → page 21
5.2
Inserting the battery
WARNING
Risk of injury by short circuit or falling battery!
▶ Before inserting the battery, make sure that the contacts on the battery and the contacts on the product
are free of foreign matter.
▶ Make sure that the battery always engages correctly.
1. Charge the battery fully before using it for the first time.
2. Push the battery into the product until it engages with an audible click.
3. Check that the battery is seated securely.
5.3
Removing the battery
1. Press the battery release button.
2. Remove the battery from the product.
5.4
Switching starting lock on/off
The crimping tool has a starting lock that can be optionally activated or deactivated. If the starting lock
is activated, the control switch has to be pressed twice to start the crimping operation. This prevents
inadvertent starting.
The factory default is starting lock deactivated.
1. Remove the battery. → page 24
2. Press and hold down the control switch.
3. Insert the battery into the crimping tool.
4. Release the control switch.
▶ The green LED flashes twice; acoustic signal sounds twice: starting lock activated
▶ The green LED flashes twice; acoustic signal sounds once: starting lock deactivated
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