8
Operation
8.1
Charge battery
WARNING
Observe the following information to reduce hazards:
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Never leave batteries to charge unsupervised!
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Remove rechargeable batteries from the charger after charging.
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Do not over-charge batteries! Observe the maximum charging times. These charging times on-
ly apply to discharged batteries. Inserting a charged or partially charged battery multiple times
leads to overloading and cell damage. Do not leave batteries in the battery charger for multiple
days.
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Never use or charge batteries if you suspect that they were last charged more than 12 months
ago. The probability is high that the battery is already dangerously damaged (deep discharge).
Charge the battery at an ambient temperature of 4 °C to 40°C.
1.
Push the battery (4) into the battery mount (1) as far as it will go.
2.
Plug the mains plug into the socket. The LED strip (3) lights up green.
3.
As soon as the charging process starts, the LED strip (3) flashes green.
4.
The LED strip (3) lights up green when charging is complete. The battery (4) is ready for use.
ATTENTION
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If the red LED strips flash, the battery has overheated and cannot be charged.
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If the LED strip flashes red and green alternately, the battery is defective.
5.
Pull the battery (4) out of the battery holder (1).
6.
Wait at least 15 min until a new charging process. Therefore, pull the mains plug out of the outlet.
8.2
Inserting/removing the battery
CAUTION
Danger of injury!
Do not insert the battery until the battery-powered tool is ready for use.
Inserting the battery
1.
Push the battery (4) into the battery mount of the compatible power tool. The battery (4) clicks in-
to place audibly.
Removing the battery
1.
Press the battery (4) release button (6) and pull the battery (4) out of the battery mount of the
compatible power tool.
8.3
Check the charge status of the battery
The charge status indicator (5) indicates the charge status of the battery (4).
The charge status of the battery is indicated by the corresponding LED light lighting up.
1.
Press the charge status indicator button (7) on the battery (4).
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