Danger
Explosion hazard
Protect the rechargeable battery
from heat, fire and moisture.
Do not place the rechargeable battery onto heating
appliances and do not expose the rechargeable
battery to strong solar radiation for a longer period of
time. Temperatures above 50°C are detrimental to the
rechargeable battery. Allow a heated rechargeable
battery to cool down before charging it.
The optimum storage temperature ranges between
10°C and 30°C.
Do not open the rechargeable
battery and protect it from impacts.
Keep the rechargeable battery in a
dry and frost-proof place.
Danger
Cover the rechargeable battery's
contacts if it is stored outside the
charger. There is a fire and
explosion hazard in case of a short
circuit caused by metallic bridging.
Follow the instructions for the
protection of the environment.
5.2 Rotatable rechargeable battery
The rear part of the machine can be rotated by 270° in
three steps (see Fig. 3). This allows the machine to be
adapted to the working conditions. Only work when the
tool is locked in position.
• Press the locking button 12 to start rotating the rear
part of the machine.
• Release the locking button 12 during the rotation.
Make sure that the locking mechanism engages
with an audible click.
Fig. 3
5.3 Battery charge level and signal display
Press the button 13 to query the charge condition of
the rechargeable battery 6. The electronic signal
display 15 (LED lights) indicates the battery's capacity
(see Fig. 4).
If the battery is almost empty, an LED light flashes.
Recharge the battery.
Fig. 4
5.4 Fitting the rechargeable battery
Before inserting, check whether the rated voltage of
the rechargeable battery agrees with the information
specified on the machine.
Danger
There is an explosion hazard if the
rechargeable battery is replaced
incorrectly. Only replace the
rechargeable battery with the same
or equivalent type.
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