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Start-up
Switching on/off
To start the power tool, first press the lock-off switch (1),
then press and hold the on/off switch (2).
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (2).
Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (2) cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.
Speed preselection
GKS 18V-68 G
Six speed settings and the ECO mode are preset in the basic settings.
The information in the table below describes the preset speeds (default settings) for each programmed number of levels.
Number of speed settings
ECO
2
3
4
5
6
A) ±25 %
You can use the button for speed preselection (34) to preselect the required speed, even during operation.
Status indications
GKS 18V-68 G
Battery charge indicator
Meaning/cause
(user interface) (32)
Green
Battery charged
Yellow
Battery almost empty
Red
Battery empty
Temperature indicator (37) Meaning/cause
Yellow
Critical temperature has been reached (mo-
tor, electronics, battery)
Red
Power tool is overheated and will switch off
Power tool status
Meaning/cause
indicator (36)
Green
Status OK
Yellow
Critical temperature has been reached or bat-
tery is almost empty
Red
Power tool is overheated or battery is empty
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ECO Mode
GKS 18V-68 G
If the power tool is operated in the energy-saving ECO mode,
the battery life may be up to 30 % longer.
If the ECO mode is active, the symbol E is shown on the
speed setting/mode indicator (35).
User Interface (see figure C)
GKS 18V-68 G
The user interface (3) is used to preselect the speed and to
indicate the status of the power tool.
Basic speed setting at level
1
2
3
-1
-1
[min
]
[min
]
[min
A)
3630
–
–
2500
5000
–
2500
3800
5000
2500
3300
4200
2500
3100
3800
2500
3000
3500
4
5
-1
-1
-1
]
[min
]
[min
]
–
–
–
–
–
–
5000
–
4400
5000
4000
4500
Solution
–
Replace or charge battery soon
Replace or charge battery
Solution
Run the power tool at no load and allow it to
cool down
Leave the power tool to cool down
Solution
–
Run the power tool at no load and allow it to
cool down, or replace or charge the battery
soon
Allow the power tool to cool down, or replace
or charge the battery
6
-1
[min
]
–
–
–
–
–
5000
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