Checking the battery level on the
battery cartridge
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Fig.34
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
1
2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Switching the battery cartridge
Fig.35
► 1. Battery selection switch
The machine uses 2 battery cartridges for operation at a time.
Up to 4 battery cartridges can be installed to the machine.
Before operating the machine, select the battery cartridges
used for operation by turning the battery selection switch.
NOTICE:
If the battery cartridge is in the following
condition, the machine does not work even if you
switch the battery with the battery selection switch.
•
The remaining capacity of at least one of the
battery cartridges is empty.
•
At least one of the battery cartridges is
overheated.
In this case, remove the empty or overheated
battery cartridge, or replace the battery cartridge
with a charged one.
NOTE: If only 2 battery cartridges are installed to the
machine, be sure to select the installed battery car-
tridges with the battery selection switch.
Control panel
CAUTION:
Always turn off the machine and
lock the brake lever when not in use.
Power button
Fig.36
► 1. Main power lamp 2. Power button
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