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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE 
1.  Before  using  battery  cartridge,  read  all 
instructions  and  cautionary  markings  on  (1) 
battery  charger,  (2)  battery,  and  (3)  product 
using battery. 
2.  Do not disassemble battery cartridge. 
3.  If  operating  time  has  become  excessively 
shorter,  stop  operating  immediately.  It  may 
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns 
and even an explosion. 
4. 
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out 
with  clear  water  and  seek  medical  attention 
right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight. 
5.  Do not short the battery cartridge: 
(1)  Do  not  touch  the  terminals  with  any 
conductive material. 
(2)  Avoid  storing  battery  cartridge  in  a 
container with other metal objects such as 
nails, coins, etc. 
(3)  Do  not  expose  battery cartridge  to  water 
or rain. 
A battery  short  can  cause  a large current flow, 
overheating,  possible  burns  and  even  a 
breakdown. 
6.  Do not  store  the tool and battery cartridge in 
locations where the temperature may reach or 
exceed 50 C (122 F). 
7.  Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if 
it is  severely damaged  or  is completely worn 
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire. 
8.  Be careful not to drop or strike battery.   
9.  Do not use a damaged battery.   
10.  Follow  your  local  regulations  relating  to 
disposal of battery.   
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 
1.  Charge  the  battery  cartridge  before 
completely discharged. 
Always  stop  tool  operation  and  charge  the 
battery  cartridge  when  you  notice  less  tool 
power. 
2.  Never  recharge  a  fully  charged  battery 
cartridge. 
Overcharging shortens the battery service life. 
3.  Charge  the  battery  cartridge  with  room 
temperature at 10 C - 40 C (50 F - 104 F). 
Let  a  hot  battery  cartridge  cool  down  before 
charging it. 
4.  Charge the battery cartridge once in every six 
months if you do not use it for a long period of 
time. 
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 
 
CAUTION: 
•  Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the 
battery  cartridge  is  removed  before  adjusting  or 
checking function on the tool. 
Installing or removing battery cartridge 
Fig.1 
CAUTION: 
•  Always  switch  off  the  tool  before  installing  or 
removing of the battery cartridge. 
•  Hold  the  tool  and  the  battery  cartridge  firmly 
when installing  or removing  battery  cartridge. 
Failure  to  hold  the  tool  and  the  battery  cartridge 
firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and 
result in damage to the tool  and battery cartridge 
and a personal injury. 
To  remove  the  battery  cartridge,  slide  it  from  the  tool 
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. 
To  install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the 
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip 
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with 
a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper 
side of the button, it is not locked completely. 
 
CAUTION: 
•  Always  install  the  battery  cartridge  fully  until  the 
red  indicator  cannot  be  seen.  If  not,  it  may 
accidentally  fall  out  of  the  tool,  causing  injury  to 
you or someone around you. 
• 
Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge 
does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. 
Battery protection system (Lithium-ion 
battery with star marking) 
Fig.2 
Lithium-ion  batteries  with  a  star  marking  are  equipped 
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts 
off power to the tool to extend battery life. 
The  tool  will  automatically  stop  during  operation  if  the 
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following 
conditions: 
•  Overloaded: 
The tool is operated in a manner that causes 
it to draw an abnormally high current. 
In this situation, release the switch trigger on 
the tool and stop the application that caused 
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the 
switch trigger again to restart. 
If  the  tool  does  not  start,  the  battery  is 
overheated.  In  this  situation,  let  the  battery 
cool before pulling the switch trigger again. 
•  Low battery voltage: 
The remaining battery capacity is too low and 
the  tool  will  not  operate.  In  this  situation, 
remove and recharge the battery.