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11. Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0

– 40°C.

A temperature of less than 0°C will result in over

charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot

be charged at a temperature greater than 40°C.

The most suitable temperature for charging is

that of 20 – 25°C.

12. Do not use the charger continuously.

When one charging is completed, leave the charger

for about 15 minutes before the next charging of

battery.

13. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for

connecting the rechargeable battery.

14. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and

charger.

15. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery.

Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great

electric current and overheat. It results in burn

or damage to the battery.

16. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.

If the battery burnt, it may explode.

17. Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots

of the charger.

Inserting metal objects or inflammables into the

charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical

shock hazard or damaged charger.

18. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was

purchased as soon as the post-charging battery

life becomes too short for practical use. Do not

dispose of the exhausted battery.

19. Using an exhausted battery will damage the

charger.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips

with the protection function to stop the output.

In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using

this product, even if you are pulling the switch, the

motor may stop. This is not the trouble but the result

of protection function.

1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the

motor stops.

In such case, charge it up immediately.

2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In

this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate

causes of overloading. After that, you can use it

again.

3. If the battery is overheated under overload work,

the battery power may stop.

In this case, stop using the battery and let the

battery cool. After that, you can use it again.

Furthermore, please heed the following warning and

caution.

WARNING

In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation,

smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand,

please be sure to heed the following precautions.

1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on

the battery.

⅜ During work make sure that swarf and dust do not

fall on the battery.

⅜ Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the

power tool during work do not collect on the battery.

⅜ Do not store an unused battery in a location exposed

to swarf and dust.

⅜ Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and

dust that may adhere to it and do not store it

together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).

2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such

as a nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw

or subject the battery to severe physical shock.

3. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed

battery.

4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.

5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or

car cigarette lighter sockets.

6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than

those specified.

7. If the battery charging fails to complete even

when a specified recharging time has elapsed,

immediately stop further recharging.

8. Do not put or subject the battery to high

temperatures or high pressure such as into a

microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure container.

9. Keep away from fire immediately when leakage

or foul odor are detected.

10. Do not use in a location where strong static

electricity generates.

11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat

generated, discolored or deformed, or in any way

appears abnormal during use, recharging or

storage, immediately remove it from the equipment

or battery charger, and stop use.

CAUTION

1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your

eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well

with fresh clean water such as tap water and

contact a doctor immediately.

If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-problems.

2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well

with clean water such as tap water immediately.

There is a possibility that this can cause skin irritation.

3. If you find rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor,

deformation, and/or other irregularities when using

the battery for the first time, do not use and return

it to your supplier or vendor.

WARNING

If an electrically conductive foreign object enters the

terminals of the lithium ion battery, a short-circuit may

occur resulting in the risk of fire. Please observe the

following matters when storing the battery.

⅜ Do not place electrically conductive cuttings, nails,

steel wire, copper wire or other wire in the storage

case.

⅜ Either install the battery in the power tool or

store by securely pressing into the battery cover

until the ventilation holes are concealed to prevent

short-circuits (See Fig. 1).

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