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.
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.
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, withdraw it from the tool
while pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, hold it so that the battery
cartridge front shape fits to that of the battery installment
opening and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it
locks in place with a little click.
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• Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off power to the motor 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:
• Low battery voltage:
Switch action (Fig. 2)
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Turning on the front lamp (Fig. 3)
• Do not look in the light or see the source of the light
Pull the switch trigger to turn on the light. The lamp keeps
on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The
lamp turns off 10 - 15 seconds after releasing the trigger.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Reversing switch action (Fig. 4)
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
• Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a
CAUTION:
locks in place. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the
tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
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.
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. If you pull the switch trigger, the
motor runs again but stops soon. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
CAUTION:
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
CAUTION:
directly.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
CAUTION:
complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation
before the tool stops may damage the tool.
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