Global Machinery Company DC18V - Manual (Page 10)

10
Fitting and removing
the battery pack
CAUTION. Always switch off
the tool before inserting or
removing a battery pack.
1. To remove the battery pack
(10), press the tabs on each
side and withdraw the pack
from the tool.
2. To insert the pack, align the
tongue on the pack with the
groove in the housing and
push it into the tool.
3. Make sure that it “clicks” into
its final position so that it is
safely locked in place.
Battery charging
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low
charge condition. You should charge the battery pack fully
before use.
WARNING. Do not use an extension cord.
WARNING. Do not throw used batteries into a fire or
water: it could cause an explosion!
1. Before inserting into or removing the battery pack (10)
from the charger (11) always ensure that the plug is not
in the mains socket.
2. Slide the battery onto the charger with the rails of the
battery pack (d) aligned with the rails of the charger (e).
Slide the battery down until it “clicks” into position.
3. The red light on the charger
(b) should begin to glow
continuously, indicating that
the battery pack is receiving
a “Fast Charge”.
4. After approximately one hour,
the “Fast Charge” indicator
light (red) should go out and
the green light should be lit,
indicating that the battery
pack is fully charged.
NOTE. It is necessary to
depress both battery pack
release buttons in order to
remove the battery pack from
the charger.
Depending on room
temperature, line voltage, and
existing charge level, the initial battery charging may take
longer than one hour.
Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is
not in use.
To obtain the best life for the battery
Never allow the tool to come to a complete standstill before
recharging.
The battery should be placed on charge whenever the
battery is noticeably running down or the tool no longer
performs a task it previously performed.
Avoid conducting short charges. Make sure that the battery
is fully charged every time by allowing the charger to
complete its full charging cycle.
Avoid allowing lose items like screws or nails etc. to be
stored with battery packs as these or similar items can short
battery packs and cause a fire or explosion.
Always unplug the charger when not in use and store in a
dry secure place.
Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures
below 0º C and above 40º C.
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