Use and Care Manual

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Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
• Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the
application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is over-
heated. In this situation, let the battery cool
before turning the tool on again.
• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
NOTE: The overheat protection works only with a
battery cartridge with a star mark.
1
► 1. Star marking
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
1
2
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. CHECK button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Off BlinkingLighted
Indicator lamps
Charge the
battery.
0% to 25%
25% to 50%
50% to 75%
75% to 100%
Remaining
capacity
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Switch action
1
► 1. Switch lever
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when the rear of the switch lever is
depressed.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease
of operator comfort during extend use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "OFF" position and
maintain rm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, slide the switch lever toward the "I
(ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the
front of the switch lever to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the switch lever, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.