on the control panel flashes when
this feature is active.
• If the overheating protection feature
activates, allow the driver to cool
thoroughly (at least 30 minutes).
The driver is ready for use when the
overheat warning lamp goes out.
• Avoid using the driver in a way that
causes the overheating protection
feature to activate repeatedly.
(3) Battery low warning lamp
Off
(normal
operation)
Excessive (complete) discharging of
lithium ion batteries shortens their
service life dramatically. The driver
includes a battery protection feature
d e s i g n e d t o p r e v e n t e x c e s s i v e
discharging of the battery pack.
• The battery protection feature acti-
vates immediately before the bat-
tery loses its charge, causing the
battery low warning lamp to flash.
• If you notice the battery low warning
lamp flashing, charge the battery
pack immediately.
Recommended Grip
Use the grip to hold and operate the
driver with one hand. If the job requires
additional force, you can push against
the rear end of the driver with your
other hand.
[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of Bat
tery pack
Liion Battery pack (EY9L40)
• For optimum battery life, store the
Li-ion battery pack following use with-
out charging it.
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Flashing
(No charge)
Battery protection
feature active
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• The ambient temperature range is
between 0°C (3°F) and 40°C (104°F).
If the battery pack is used when the bat-
tery temperature is below 0°C (3°F),
the tool may fail to function properly.
• 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 connection from one
terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals togeth-
er may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
• When operating the battery pack,
make sure the work place is well ven-
tilated.
• 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 con-
taminating the battery terminals and
causing a short circuit.
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a
limited life. If the operation time be-
comes extremely short after recharg-
ing, replace the battery pack with a
new one.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
FOR Liion Battery Pack, EY9L40
A Li-ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please
call 18008BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
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