User Manual

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
u Slidethebatterypack(7)intothechargerasshowning.
A1, A2.
TheLED(9a)willashindicatingthatthebatteryisbeing
charged.
The completion of charge is indicated by the LED (9a) remain-
ing on continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be
used at this time or left on the charger.
Warning! reHazard.Whenremovingthebatteryfromthe
charger,besuretounplugthechargerfromtheoutletrst,
then remove the battery from the charger.
Charger diagnostics
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can
arise with the battery packs or the power source. Problems
areindicatedbyoneLEDashingindifferentpatterns.
Bad battery
The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The LED
ashesinthepatternindicatedonthelabel.Ifyouseethisbad
battery blink pattern, do not continue to charge the battery.
Return it to a service center or a collection site for ecycling.
Hot/cold pack delay
When the charger detects a battery that is excessively hot or
excessivelycold,itautomaticallystartsaHot/ColdPackDelay,
suspending charging until the battery has normalized. After
this happens, the charger automatically switches to the Pack
Charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.
Thelightashesinthepatternindicatedonthelabel.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with
theLEDglowingindenitely.Thechargerwillkeepthe
battery pack fresh and fully charged. This charger features
an automatic tune-up mode which equals or balances the
individual cells in the battery pack to allow it to function at
peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or
whenever the battery no longer delivers the same amount
of work. To use the automatic tune-up mode, place the
battery pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours.
Important charging notes
u Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 18 ° – 24 °C. DO NOT charge the battery pack in
an air temperature below +4.5 °C), or above +40 °C.
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
u The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and
does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed or an uninsulated trailer.
u If the battery pack does not charge properly:
u Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp
or other appliance;
u Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light
switch which turns power off when you turn out
the lights;
u Move the charger and battery pack to a location
where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 18 ° – 24 °C;
u If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery
pack and charger to your local service center.
u The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
 producesufcientpoweronjobswhichwereeasily
done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse effect on the battery pack.
u Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool,
aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles
should be kept away from charger cavities. Unplug the
charger before attempting to clean.
u Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any
other liquid.
Installing and removing the battery pack from the
tool (g. B)
Warning! Make certain the lock-off button (2) is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
To install battery pack:
u Insert battery pack (7) into tool, until an audible click is
heard(g.B)
Removing the battery pack from the tool (g. C)
u Depressthebatteryreleasebutton(8)asshownin(g.C)
and pull battery pack out of tool.
Operating Instructions
Trigger switch & reversing button (g. D)
u The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and releasing
the trigger switch (1). The farther the trigger is depressed,
the higher the speed of the drill.
u Aforward/reversecontrolbutton(2)determinesthedirec-
tion of the tool and also serves as a lock off button.
u To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and
depresstheforward/reversecontrolbuttontotheleft.
u Toselectreverse,depresstheforward/reversecontrol
button the opposite direction.
Note: The center position of the control button locks the tool