Battery And Charger Safety; Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool - GMC GMBL18ID Manual De Instrucciones

Battery and Charger Safety

Use the battery charger correctly
• Refer to the section of this manual relating to use of the battery charger before attempting to charge
the battery
• Do not attempt to use the charger with any batteries other than those supplied. Keep your battery charger
clean; foreign objects or dirt may cause a short or block air vents. Failure to follow these instructions may
cause overheating or fire
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard
• Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and enclosure. If the battery
charger is damaged, it must not be used until it has been repaired
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
Warning: Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries
Battery and charger safety features
The battery and charger are fitted with a number of safety features which may be triggered during charging
or operation:
• Over-charge protection: Charger automatically switches off when the battery has reached full charge
capacity, protecting the internal components of the battery
• Over-discharge protection: Prevents the battery from discharging beyond the recommended lowest
safety voltage
• Over-heat protection: Sensor switches off if the battery becomes too hot during operation. This can
happen if the tool is overloaded or being used for extended periods of time. Up to 30 minutes cooling time
may be required depending on the ambient temperature
• Overload protection: Battery temporarily stops if it is overloaded or the maximum current draw is
exceeded, protecting the internal components. The battery will resume normal operation when the current
draw returns to a normal safe level. This may take a few seconds
• Short circuit protection: The battery will stop working immediately if a short circuit occurs, this prevents
damage to the battery or tool
Use batteries correctly
• Only charge batteries using the charger provided. Only use batteries provided with this power tool, or
others recommended by the supplier. Keep batteries clean; foreign objects or dirt may cause a short.
Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to follow these instructions may
cause overheating or fire.
WARNING: Li-Ion batteries, if incorrectly used, stored or charged are a fire, burn and explosion hazard.
• Keep the battery out of reach of children
• Only charge Li-Ion batteries using the charger provided or designed specifically for your product
• Only use Li-Ion batteries provided with a product or specifically designed to be compatible
• Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to follow these instructions may
cause overheating or fire
• When not in use batteries should be stored at room temperature (approximately 20˚C)
• Ensure that battery contacts cannot accidentally short in storage. Keep batteries clean; foreign objects
or dirt may cause a short. Keep away from other metal objects, for example paperclips, coins, keys, nails
and screws
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery. This liquid may cause skin irritation
or burns. Avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek
medical help
• Do not open, disassemble, crush, heat above 60°C or incinerate. Do not dispose of in fire or similar

Product Familiarisation

1. Hex Bit Holder
2. Collar
3. Gear Housing
4. Motor Vents
5. Forward/Reverse Switch
6. Trigger Switch
7. Hand Grip
8. Battery Charge Indicator (not visible)
9. Battery
10. Battery Release
11. Belt Clip
12. Battery Charger
13. Green LED
14. Red LED
15. Work Light LED
Accessories (not shown): Soft carry case
Note: This manual may be supplied with different package configurations and supplied accessories may vary.

Intended Use

Battery-operated general-purpose impact driver, suitable for light to medium duty tasks, driving screws, nuts
and bolts.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully familiarise yourself with all its features and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing or damaged,
have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool

Before Use

Removing a battery
• To remove the Battery (9) from the impact driver, press the Battery Release (10), then slide the Battery
off the Hand Grip (7)
WARNING: DO NOT try to remove the Battery without pressing the Battery Release button. The drill or Battery
could be damaged.
Fitting a battery
1. To fit a charged Battery, slide it on to the Hand Grip (7) of the drill until it clicks and locks into position
Note: Make sure the Battery and Impact Driver are lined up correctly. If the Battery does not slide into the
Impact Driver easily, don't force it. Instead, slide the Battery out of the Impact Driver again, check the top of
Battery and the Impact Driver battery slot are clean and undamaged and that the contacts are not bent.
Setting up the battery charger
1. If fitted, remove any Battery (9) from the Battery Charger (12)
2. Insert the Battery Charger mains plug into a suitable mains socket
Note: The Green LED (13) on the Battery Charger will blink to indicate that the charger is ready to charge
the battery.
WARNING: ONLY use this charger to charge the supplied battery or additional purchased batteries that are
specifically designed for this tool.
WARNING: The charger is designed for indoor use only, and MUST NOT be used in damp or wet conditions.
Charging the battery
WARNING: Failure to follow the correct procedure when charging batteries will result in permanent damage.
Note: Normal charging time is 1 hour for a recently discharged battery. However, if the Battery (9) has been
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