Instruction manual
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• If you anticipate long periods of non-use for the tool,
it is best to unplug the charger from its power source
• Explanation of symbols on charger/battery
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Only use the charger indoors
5 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
6 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fi re, so
do not burn battery for any reason
7 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where
temperature will not exceed 50°C
8 Do not dispose of the charger together with
household waste material
9 Do not dispose of the battery together with
household waste material
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of the charger to the earth terminal of the
plug
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of the
charger, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
USE
• On/off 0
• Speed control for smooth starting !
• Charging battery @
! a lithium-ion battery that is new or has not been
used for a longer period does not develop its full
capacity until after approximately 3 charging/
discharging cycles
- connect charger to power source as illustrated
- green light B will turn on indicating that the charger is
ready for operation
- insert battery into charger as illustrated
- green light B will blink indicating that the battery is
receiving a charge
- after approximately 1 hour the battery is fully charged
and green light B stays on after blinking, at which
time the charger automatically switches to
maintenance-charging
! remove battery from charger after charging
period has ended thereby lengthening the service
life of the battery
IMPORTANT:
- if green light B does not blink after inserting a battery,
this may mean:
1) that the battery is too cold or too hot (charger only
charges batteries when its temperature is between
0°C and 45°C); the charger then automatically
switches to maintenance-charging, until a
temperature between 0°C and 45°C is reached,
at which time the charger will automatically switch
to normal charging
2) that the battery should be replaced
- the lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time
(interrupting the charging procedure does not
damage the battery)
- the lithium-ion battery does not have to be empty
before charging (no “memory-effect” as with nickel-
cadmium batteries)
- while charging, the charger and the battery may
become warm to touch; this is normal and does not
indicate a problem
- ensure that the outside surface of the battery is clean
and dry before inserting into charger
- do not remove battery from tool while it is running
- a signifi cantly reduced working period after charging
indicates that the battery is worn out and should be
replaced
• Changing direction of rotation #
- when not properly set in left/right position,
switch A 2 cannot be activated
! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a
complete standstill
• Changing drill bits $
- insert the bit as deep as possible in the chuck
- use screw bits in combination with a bitholder
! do not use bits with a damaged shank
! only use sharp bits
• Torque control (VariTorque) %
- output torque will increase as clutch ring C is rotated
from 1 to 19; position D will lock up the clutch to
permit drilling or driving heavy duty work
- when turning in a screw, fi rst try VariTorque position 1
and increase until the desired depth has been
reached
• Spot light F ^
Spot light F automatically lights on when activating
switch A 2
• Battery protection
Switches off the tool automatically when
1) the load is too high
2) the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -10 to +60°C
3) the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect
against deep discharge)
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after
the tool is switched off automatically; battery may
be damaged
• Holding and guiding the tool &
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
- keep ventilation slots G 2 uncovered
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the
tool do the work for you
APPLICATION ADVICE
• When drilling ferrous metals
- pre-drill a smaller hole, when a large hole is required
- lubricate drill bit occasionally with oil
• When turning in a screw at/near the cross cut end or an
edge of wood, pre-drill a hole in order to avoid cracking
of the wood
• For an optimal use of the tool a steady pressure on the
screw is required, especially while removing
• When screwdriving in hard wood one should pre-drill a
hole