Unpacking
Carton Contents
• Cordless vacuum + mulcher
• Front wheels (2)
• Front wheel hubs (2)
• Collection bag with supporting frame
• iON+ 24V lithium-ion batteries (2)
• iON+ 24V lithium-ion dual-port battery charger
• Manual with registration card
1. Carefully remove the vacuum + mulcher and check to see
that all of the above items are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging
material until you are ready to use your new cordless
vacuum + mulcher. The packaging is made of recyclable
materials. Properly dispose of these materials in
accordance with local regulations.
IMPORTANT! The equipment and packaging material are
not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils,
or small parts. These items can be swallowed and pose a
suffocation risk!
Battery Pack Operation
The equipment is powered by two lithium-ion batteries. The
battery packs are completely sealed and maintenance free.
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WARNING!
The cordless vacuum + mulcher can only
be powered by both of the batteries together. One battery
cannot provide sufficient power to the tool. Make sure to use
two batteries of the same voltage and the same capacity.
Using the tool with batteries of different capacity will cause
damage to the batteries.
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WARNING!
Before first use, the batteries require
1 hr 50 min charge time to be fully charged. When the batteries
are at low capacity, recharge for 1 hr 50 min again before
resuming operation.
Battery Charge Level Indicator
The battery packs are equipped with a push button for
checking the charge level. Simply press the push button to
read off the battery charge level from the LEDs of the battery
indicator:
• All 3 level monitoring LEDs are lit: Battery charge level
is high.
• 2 level monitoring LEDs are lit: Battery charge level is
decreasing. Stop work as soon as possible.
• 1 level monitoring LED is lit: Battery is flat. Stop work
IMMEDIATELY and charge the battery. Otherwise the
battery's service life will be greatly shortened.
Lights
Light Indicators
Charge level button
The battery is at 30% capacity
and requires charging
The battery is at 60% capacity
and requires charging soon
The battery is at full capacity
NOTE: If the charge level button does not appear to be
working, insert the batteries into the charger and charge
as needed.
NOTE: Immediately after using the battery pack, the charge
level button may display a lower charge than it will if checked
a few minutes later. The battery cells "recover" some of their
charge after resting.
Charger Operation
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WARNING!
Charge only iON+ 24V lithium-ion battery
packs with their compatible iON+ 24V lithium-ion charger. Other
types of batteries may cause personal injury and damage.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not allow water to flow
into the charger's AC/DC plug.
When to Charge the iON+ 24VBAT
Lithium-Ion Batteries
NOTE: The iON+ 24VBAT lithium-ion battery packs do
not develop a "memory" when charged after only a partial
discharge. Therefore, it is not necessary to run down the
battery packs before placing them into the charger.
• Use the battery charge indicator lights to determine when to
charge your iON+ 24VBAT lithium-ion battery packs.
• You can "top-off" your battery packs' charge before starting
a big job or after a long day of use.
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