POWPB10500 EN
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8 FEATURES
8.1 Li-ion battery (5)
Advantages of Li-ion batteries:
▪ Li-ion batteries have a higher capacity/weight ratio (more power for less heavy, more
compact, battery)
▪ No memory effect (capacity loss after several charge/discharge cycles) like other type
batteries. (Ni-Cd, Ni-MeH ..).
▪ Limited self discharge. (also see chapter: Storage)
8.2 Forward/reverse selector (right/left rotation selector) (3)
Your tool has a forward/reverse selector located above the switch trigger.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the gearbox, always allow the chuck to come to a complete
stop before changing the direction of rotation or selecting another speed (HI-LO). To stop,
release the trigger switch.
8.3 Variable speed
Your tool has a variable speed switch. The rotational speed and torque will in-/ decrease
equivalently to applied trigger pressure
8.4 LED light (4)
Your tool is equipped with a LED work light above the trigger switch.
8.5 TPR soft grip
Your tool is equipped with TPR soft grip and protective parts. TPR (Thermoplastic rubber) is
elastic, chock absorbing and environmental friendly (recyclable).
9 OPERATION
9.1 Charging the battery pack
The battery pack for this tool is supplied in a low charge condition to prevent possible
problems, therefore, you have to charge the battery before first use.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged.
Allow several cycles for the item to fully charge. The battery should only be
charged indoors.
After normal use, about 1 hour of charging time is required for the battery to be fully charged.
The battery pack will become slightly warm while charging, this is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. Best is at normal room
temperature. When the battery becomes fully charged, unplug your charger from the power
supply and remove the battery pack from the charger.
Note:
9. Allow the battery pack to cool completely before charging
10. Inspect the battery pack before charging, do not charge a cracked or leaking battery
pack.
9.1.1 Charging indication (Fig 1)
Connect the charger to the power outlet socket
▪ Steady red light: charger has been plugged in
▪ Steady red light and flashing green light: battery is charging
▪ Steady red light and steady green light: battery is completely charged
