11.BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS
About the Battery Level Indicator
(1) To check the battery level (excluding while charging or while operating the charging
tool), press the Battery level check button (Fig.35.v).
(2) The Battery level gauge (Fig.35.w) is on according to the battery level.
Battery level:
Battery level
gauge
All indicators
Service Life of the Battery pack
If any condition described below is observed, the Battery pack is at the end of its service life. Replace it
with a new one.
Although the Battery pack has been properly charged (fully charged), a great drop in tying time has been
noticed.
NOTICE
• Do not charge the Battery pack when this happens. If the motor's rotational speed slows down,
the power of the Battery pack is considered to be nearly depleted. Using the tool more will
cause it to overdischarge, resulting in a shortened service life of the Battery pack and also in
functional trouble of the tool's main body.
• Do not use a Battery pack when its service life is finished.
• This will cause functional trouble in the tool's main body. Also charging a Battery pack that is
out of service life will lead to functional trouble in the Charger.
• Do not dispose of battery packs/batteries into fire or water. Battery packs/batteries should be
collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmental-friendly manner.
• Protect the battery against heat, also against continuous sun irradiation and fire. There is
danger of explosion.
• Charge the battery pack in a temperature range 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F).
Recycling a Li-ion Battery
Defective or dead out battery packs/batteries must be recycled according to the guideline 2006/66/EC.
The MAX battery pack uses a Li-ion battery, it may be illegal to dispose of this Battery into the municipal
waste system. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or
proper disposal.
CAUTION
When disposing of the Battery pack, make sure to put a Pack cap on its Terminal (with insulating
tape securing it) to prevent short circuits.
Battery level:
0%
about 0 to 10%
One red
OFF
indicator blinks
Battery level:
Battery level:
about 10 to 40%
about 40 to 70%
One red
indicator ON
indicators ON
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Battery level:
about 70 to 100%
Two red
Three red
indicators ON