Panasonic EY7552X - Manual (Page 11)

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Recommendations for use
Terminals
Pack cover
Label
Be sure to use the Pack cover
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When the battery pack is not being used,
store the battery in a way that foreign
substances such as dust and water etc. do
not contaminate the terminals. Be sure to
attach the battery pack cover to protect the
battery terminals.
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When charging the battery pack, confirm
that the terminals on the battery charger
are free of foreign substances such as
dust and water etc. Clean the terminals
before charging the battery pack if any
foreign substances are found on the
terminals.
The life of the battery pack terminals may be
affected by foreign substances such as dust
and water etc. during operation.
CAUTION:
To protect the motor or battery, be sure
to note the following when carrying out
operation.
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If the motor and battery becomes hot, the
protection function will be activated and the
motor and battery will stop operating.
For safe use
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The battery pack is designed to be installed
by proceeding two steps for safety. Make
sure the battery pack is installed properly to
the main unit before use.
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If the battery pack is not connected firmly
when the switch is switched on, the overheat
warning lamp and the battery low warning
lamp will flash to indicate that safe operation
is not possible, and the main unit will not
rotate normally. Connect the battery pack
into the unit of the tool until the red or yellow
label disappears.
[Battery Charger]
Charging
CAUTION:
• The charger is designed to operate on
standard domestic electrical power only as
stated in the rating plate. Charge only on
the voltage indicated on the rating plate of
unit. e.g.230v / 50Hz.
• Do not attempt to use it on any other
voltage or frequency rating!
• If the temperature of the battery pack
falls approximately below −10°C (14°F),
charging will automatically stop to prevent
degradation of the battery.
• The ambient temperature range is
between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
If the battery pack is used when the battery
temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the tool
may fail to function properly.
• Use the charger at temperatures between
0°C and 40°C, and charge the battery at
a temperature similar to that of the battery
itself. (There should be no more than a
15°C difference between the temperatures
of the battery and the charging location.)
• When charging a cool battery pack (below
0°C (32°F)) in a warm place, leave the
battery pack at the place and wait for more
than one hour to warm up the battery to the
level of the ambient temperature.
• Cool down the charger when charging
more than two battery packs consecutively.
• Do not insert your fingers into contact
hole, when holding charger or any other
occasions.
CAUTION:
To prevent the risk of fire or damage to the
battery charger.
• Do not cover vent holes on the charger and
the battery pack.
• Unplug the charger when not in use.
NOTE:
Your battery pack is not fully charged at
the time of purchase. Be sure to charge
the battery before use.
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