5.7
Operating the light switch
On the tool is a light switch for the integrated LED lights.
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Push the light switch to stop or start the LED lights.
NOTICE
When the tool starts, the LEDs come on by default.
6
Use
6.1
General
The equipment of a rescue system must always be ready for use. That means the equipment must be
checked and inspected directly after use, before it is put away.
WARNING
Make sure you are up to date on all safety regulations and that you have mastered the use of
all equipment of the system you are going to work with.
6.2
Before use
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Before use, always check the State Of Charge of the battery pack. See section 3.6.2.
6.3
During use
6.3.1
Changing the battery pack
The battery pack has a LED indicator that shows the approximate battery level (the State Of Charge).
CAUTION
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Many cycles in a short time may cause the temperature to increase above allowed limits.
The tool will work slower to prevent that the battery stops.
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Using the battery pack at temperatures above 45 °C (113 °F) decreases the life time of
the battery pack.
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Stop the tool with the on/off switch.
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Remove the battery pack. Refer to Fig. 9.
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Put a new battery pack on the tool. Refer to Fig. 10.
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Start the tool with the on/off switch.
NOTICE
It is highly recommended to have at least one fully charged spare battery pack available at
all times.
NOTICE
To protect the battery pack, the tool will stop as soon as the battery pack becomes empty.
The tool can be fixated at that moment. To remove the tool it is best to replace the battery
pack by a fully charged battery pack.
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