Panasonic EYFMA1J - Manual (Page 16)

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[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of Bat­
tery Pack
Li­ion Battery Pack
• For optimum battery life, store the Li-ion bat-
tery pack following use without charging it.
• 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 sub-
stances 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.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects like: paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects that can make a con-
nection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause sparks, burns or a fire.
• When operating the battery pack, make sure
the work place is well ventilated.
• When the battery pack is removed from the
main body of the tool, replace the battery
pack cover immediately in order to prevent
dust or dirt from contaminating the battery
terminals and causing a short circuit.
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a limited life.
If the operation time becomes extremely short
after recharging, replace the battery pack with
a new one.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
A Li-ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased.
Please call 1­800­8­BATTERY for infor-
mation on how to recycle this battery.
[Battery Charger]
Charging
Read the operating manual for Panasonic bat-
tery charger for the battery pack before charg-
ing.
Before charging the bat­
tery
Charge the battery at a temperature of 5°C
(41°F) to 40°C (104°F).
The battery pack cannot be charged at a tem-
perature of less than 5°C (41°F). If the tem-
perature of the battery pack is less than 5°C
(41°F), fi rst remove the battery pack from
the charger and allow it to sit for an hour in a
location where the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or
warmer. Then charge the battery pack again.
VI.
MAINTENANCE
Use only a dry, soft cloth for wiping the unit.
Do not use a damp cloth, thinner, benzine, or
other volatile solvents for cleaning.