A
9
10
To remove the handle:
• Unclip the handle (2) from the appliance.
• Rotate the locking ring (3) counterclockwise to release the clips.
• Pull the hose away from the handle (2).
• Fit the accessory directly to the hose cuff (16).
To refit the handle:
• Remove the accessory from the hose.
• Push the hose into the handle (2). Rotate locking ring (3) clockwise until it clicks into place.
CHARGING THE BATTERy
wARNING:
104°F (40°C). The charger supplied with this product is intended to be plugged in such that it is
correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
NOTE:
Before first use, the batteries must be
charged until LED illuminates continuously.
• Connect the appliance to the charger base (7).
• Charge the batteries as described in "Charging the battery" section.
You may need to charge/discharge the appliance a minimum of
5 times in order to achieve the best running time performance.
To charge the appliance:
• Make sure that the appliance is switched off. The
battery will not be charged with the on/off power switch
(1) in the on position.
• Place the appliance on the charging base (13)
• Plug in the charger into a standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.
• The charging indicator (7) will flash continuously (slowly)
• Leave the appliance to charge. Aproximate charge time is 4 hours.
While charging, the charger may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
The appliance can be left connected to the charger indefinitely. The charge is complete when
the charging indicator (7) lights continuously. The charger and the battery can be left connected
indefinitely with the LED illuminated. The LED will change to flashing (charging) state
as the charger occasionally tops off the battery charge.
• Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will be greatly diminished if
stored in a discharged state.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell temperature is below approximately 32°F
(0°C) or above 104°F (40°C). The battery should be left in the charger and the charger will begin
to charge automatically when the cell temperature warms up or cools down.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after use or battery life may
be greatly diminished.
wARNING:
2
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 39°F (4°C) and
Do not use tool while it is connected to the charger.
B
(figure C)
5
16
2
16
10
C