Panasonic Cordless Drill & Driver EY7410 Operating Instructions

							
Cordless Drill & Driver
Perceuse et tournevis sur batterie
Taladro y destornillador sin cable eléctrico
Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
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 Model No: EY7410

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Index/Index/Indice
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Français:  Page 13
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS
DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL
(N)
(M)
(L)
(K)
(A)
(D)
(B)
(C)
(G)
(J)
(H)
(I)
(E)
(F)
(A)Speed selector switchSélecteur de vitesse de rotationConmutador selector de velocidad
(B)Main switch lockVerrou de l’interrupteur principalBloqueo de interruptor principal
(C)Main switchInterrupteur principalInterruptor principal
(D)Battery pack (EY9L10)Batterie (EY9L10)Bloque de pilas (EY9L10)
(E)LED lightLumière DELLuz indicadora
(F)Clutch handlePoignée de l’embrayageMango de embrague
(G)Hexagonal bit chuckMandrin de mèche hexagonalPortador de broca hexagonal
(H)Battery low warning lampTémoin d’avertissement de batterie basseLuz de aviso de baja carga de batería
(I)LED light on/off buttonBouton Marche/Arrêt de la lumière DELBotón ON/OFF de luz LED
(J)Bit setJeu de mèchesJuego de brocas
(K)Battery charger (EY0L10)Chargeur de batterie (EY0L10)Cargador de la batería (EY0L10)
(L)Ni-Cd battery pack dockPoste d’accueil de la batterie autonome Ni-MH/Ni-CdEnchufe de carga de batería Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
(M)Battery dock coverCouvercle du poste d’accueil de la batterieCubierta de enchufe de carga de batería
(N)Li-ion battery pack dockPoste d’accueil de la batterie autonome Li-ionEnchufe de carga de batería Li-ión

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I.  GENERAL  SAFE­
TY RULES
 WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure  to  follow  all  instructions  listed below  may  result  in  electric  shock,  fire and/or  serious  injury.  The  term  “power tool”  in  all  of  the  warnings  listed  below refers  to  your  mains  operated  (corded) 
power  tool  and  battery  operated  (cord -
less) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Safety
1) Keep work area clean and well lit.Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
) Do  not  operate  power  tools  in  explo­sive atmospheres, such as in the pres­ence  of  flammable  liquids,  gases  or dust.Power  tools  create  sparks  which  may ignite the dust or fumes.
3) 
Keep  children  and  bystanders  away while operating a power tool.Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1) P o w e r  t o o l  p l u g s  m u s t  m a t c h  t h e outlet.  Never  modify  the  plug  in  any way.  Do  not  use  any  adapter  plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.Unmodified  plugs  and  matching  outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
) 
Avoid  body  contact  with  earthed  or grounded  surfaces  such  as  pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.T h e r e  i s  a n  i n c r e a s e d  r i s k  o f  e l e c t r i c shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3) Do  not  expose  power  tools  to  rain  or wet conditions. 
Wa t e r  e n t e r i n g  a  p o w e r  t o o l  w i l l  i n -
crease the risk of electric shock.
4) 
Do  not  abuse  the  cord.  Never  use  the cord  for  carrying,  pulling  or  unplug­ging  the  power  tool.  Keep  cord  away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.Damaged  or  entangled  cords  increase the risk of electric shock.
5) 
W h e n  o p e r a t i n g  a  p o w e r  t o o l  o u t ­doors,  use  an  extension  cord  suitable for outdoor use. Use  of  a  cord  suitable  for  outdoor  use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1) Stay  alert,  watch  what  you  are  doing and  use  common  sense  when  opera­ting  a  power  tool. Do  not  use  a  power tool  while  you  are  tired  or  under  the influence  of  drugs,  alcohol  or  medi­cation.
A  moment  of  inattention  while  operating power tools may result in personal injury.
) 
Use  safety  equipment.  Always  wear eye protection. Safety  equipment  such  as  dust  mask, n o n - s k i d  s a f e t y  s h o e s ,  h a r d  h a t ,  o r hearing  protection  used  for  appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3) 
Avoid  accidental  starting.  Ensure  the switch  is  in  the  off  position  before plugging in. 
Carrying  power  tools  with  your  finger  on the switch or plugging in the power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4) 
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. 
A  wrench  or  a  key  left  attached  to  a r o t a t i n g  p a r t  o f  t h e  p o w e r  t o o l  m a y result in personal injury.
5) 
Do  not  overreach.  Keep  proper  foot­ing and balance at all times. 
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6) 
Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth­ing  or  jewellery.  Keep  your  hair,  cloth­i n g  a n d  g l o v e s  a w a y  f r o m  m o v i n g parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7) 
If  devices  are  provided  for  the  con­nection of dust extraction and collec­tion  facilities,  ensure  these  are  con­nected and properly used. 
Use  of  these  devices  can  reduce  dust related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
1) Do  not  force  the  power  tool.  Use  the 
correct power tool for your appl ication.
The  correct  power  tool  will  do  the  job better  and  safer  at  the  rate  for  which  it was designed.
) 
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
A n y  p o w e r  t o o l  t h a t  c a n n o t  b e  c o n t -
rolled  with  the  switch  is  dangerous  and must be repaired.

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3) Disconnect  the  plug  from  the  power source  and/or  the  battery  pack  from t he  powe r  t ool  be f o r e  m a k ing  a ny adjustments,  changing  accessories, or storing power tools. S u c h   p r e v e n t i v e   s a f e t y   m e a s u r e s reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4) 
Store idle power tools out of the reach of  children  and  do  not  allow  persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5) 
Maintain  power  tools.  Check  for  mis­alignment or binding of moving parts, b r e a k a g e  o f  p a r t s  a n d  a n y  o t h e r condition  that  may  affect  the  power tools  operation.  If  damaged,  have  the power tool repaired before use.
Many  accidents  are  caused  by  poorly maintained power tools.
6) 
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly  maintained  cutting  tools  with sharp  cutting  edges  are  less  likely  to bind and are easier to control.
7) 
Use  the  power  tool,  accessories  and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intend­ed  for  the  particular  type  of  power tool,  taking  into  account  the  work­ing conditions and the work to be per­formed.
Use  of  the  power  tool  for  operations d i ff e r e n t  f r o m  t h o s e  i n t e n d e d  c o u l d result in a hazardous situation.
Battery Tool Use and Care
1) Ensure  the  switch  is  in  the  off  posi­tion before inserting battery pack.
Inserting  battery  pack  into  power  tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
) 
Recharge only with the charger speci­fied by the manufacturer.
A  charger  that  is  suitable  for  one  type of  battery  pack  may  create  a  risk  of  fire when used with another battery pack.
3) 
Use  power  tools  only  with  specifi­cally designated battery packs.
U s e  o f  a n y  o t h e r  b a t t e r y  p a c k s  m a y create a risk of injury and fire.
4) 
When  battery  pack  is  not  in  use,  keep  it away  from  other  metal  objects  like  paper clips,  coins,  keys,  nails,  screws,  or  other s m a l l  m e t a l  o b j e c t s  t h a t  c a n  m a k e  a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting  the  battery  terminals  together may cause burns, or a fire.
5) 
Under  abusive  conditions,  liquid  may be  ejected  from  battery;  avoid  con­tact.  If  contact  accidentally  occurs, flush  with  water.  If  liquid  contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
L i q u i d  e j e c t e d  f r o m  t h e  b a t t e r y  m a y cause irritation or burns.
Service
1) Have  your  power  tool  serviced  by  a qualified  repair  person  using  only identical replacement parts. 
This will ensure that the safety of power tool is maintained.
II.   SPECIFIC  SAFE­
TY RULES
1)   Wear ear protectors when using the tool for extended periods.
  Prolonged  exposure  to  high  intensity 
noise can cause hearing loss.
)   Be  aware  that  this  tool  is  always  in  an operating  condition,  since  it  does  not ha ve  to  be  pl ugg ed  i nto  a n  el ectrica l outlet.
3)  Hold  power  tools  by  insulated  grip­
p i n g  s u rf a c e s  w h e n  p e r f o r m i n g  a n 
operation  where  the  cutting  tool  may 
contact hidden wiring.
  Contact  with  a  “live”  wire  will  make  ex -
posed  metal  parts  of  the  tool  “live”  and shock the operator.
4) If the bit becomes jammed, immediately turn  the  main  switch  off  to  prevent  an overload  which  can  damage  the  battery pack  or  motor.  Use  reverse  motion  to loosen jammed bits.
5)   Do  not  touch  the  rotating  parts  to  avoid 
injury.
6) 
Do  not  use  the  tool  continuously  for  a long  period  of  time.  Stop  using  the  tool from  time  to  time  to  avoid  temperature rise and heat overload of the motor.
7)  Do not drop the tool.

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Symbol Meaning
VVolts
Direct current
n0No load speed
…/minRevolutions or reciprocations per minutes
AhElectrical capacity of battery pack
Rotation only
 WARNING! 
Some dust created by power sanding, saw-ing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities  contains  chemicals  known  to  the State  of  California  to  cause  cancer,  birth defects  or  other  reproductive  harm.  Some examples of these chemicals are:
•  Lead from lead-based paints
• 
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
•  Arsenic  and  chromium  from  chemical -
ly-treated lumber.
To  reduce  your  exposure  to  these  chemi -
cals:  work  in  a  well  ventilated  area,  and work  with  approved  safety  equipment, such  as  dust  masks  that  are  specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
III. FOR  BATTERY  CHAR­
GER & BATTERY PACK
Important Safety Instructions
1) SAVE  THESE  INSTRUCTIONS  -This m a n u a l  c o n t a i n s   i m p o r t a n t   s a f e t y and  operating  instructions  for  battery charger EY0L10.
)  Before  using  battery  charger,  read  all 
instructions  and  cautionary  markings on  battery  charger,  battery  pack,  and product using battery pack.
3) CAUTION  -To  reduce  the  risk  of  injury, charge  only  Panasonic  Battery  Pack  as shown in last page.O t h e r  t y p e s  o f  b a t t e r i e s  m a y  b u r s t causing personal injury and damage.
4)  Do not expose charger and battery pack 
to rain or snow. 5) 
To  reduce  risk  of  damaging  the  electric 
plug  and  cord,  pull  by  plug  rather  than cord when disconnecting charger.
6) 
M a k e  s u r e  c o r d  i s  l o c a t e d  s o  t h a t  i t will  not  be  stepped  on,  tripped  over,  or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
7)  An  extension  cord  should  not  be  used unless absolutely necessary.Use  of  improper  extension  cord  could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If  extension  cord  must  be  used,  make sure that: 
a.  pins  on  plug  of  extension  cord  are 
the  same  number,  size  and  shape  as those of plug on charger.
b.  extension  cord  is  properly  wired  and 
in good electrical condition.
c.  wire  size  is  large  enough  for  ampere 
rating of charger as specified below.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OFEXTENSION CORDS FORBATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating.AmperesAWG Size of Cord
Equal to or greater thanBut less thanLength of Cord, Feet
550100150
018181816
8)  Do  not  operate  charger  with  damaged cord or plug-replace them immediately.
9)  Do not operate charger if it has received 
a  sharp  blow,  been  dropped,  or  other -
wise  damaged  in  any  way;  take  it  to  a qualified service personnel.
10) D o  n o t  d i s a s s e m b l e  c h a r g e r ;  t a k e  i t to  a  qualified  service  personnel  when service  or  repair  is  required.  Incorrect 
reassembly  may  result  in  a  risk  of  ele -
ctric shock or fire.
11) To  reduce  the  risk  of  electric  shock,  un-plug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
1) The  charger  and  battery  pack  are  spe -cifically  designed  to  work  together.  Do not  attempt  to  charge  any  other  cordless tool or battery pack with this charger.
13) Do  not  attempt  to  charge  the  battery pack with any other charger.
14 ) Do  not  attempt  to  disassemble  the  bat-
tery pack housing. 
15 ) Do  not  store  the  tool  and  battery  pack in  locations  where  the  temperature  may 
reach  or  exceed  50°C  (1 °F)  (such as  a  metal  tool  shed,  or  a  car  in  the 

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summer), which can lead to deterioration of the storage battery.
16) Do  not  charge  battery  pack  when  the 
temperature  is  BELOW  0°C  (3 °F)  or 
ABOVE 40°C (104°F). This is very impor-tant in order to maintain optimal condition of the battery pack.
17 ) Do  not  incinerate  the  battery  pack.  It can explode in a fire.
18 ) Avoid  dangerous  environment.  Do  not use charger in damp or wet locations.
19 ) The  charger  is  designed  to  operate  on standard  household  electrical  power only.  Do  not  attempt  to  use  it  on  any other voltage!
 0) Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger 
by  cord  or  yank  it  to  disconnect  from outlet.  Keep  cord  away  from  heat,  oil and sharp edges.
 1) Charge  the  battery  pack  in  a  well  ven
-tilated  place,  do  not  cover  the  charger and battery pack with a cloth, etc., while charging.
 ) Use  of  an  attachment  not  recommend -ed  may  result  in  a  risk  of  fire,  electric shock, or personal injury.
 3) Do  not  short  the  battery  pack. A  battery 
short  can  cause  a  large  current  flow, over  heating  and  create  the  risk  of  fire or personal injury.
 4) N O T E :  I f  t h e  s u p p l y  c o r d  o f  t h i s  a p -
pliance  is  damaged,  it  must  only  be  re-placed  by  a  repair  shop  authorized  by the  manufacturer,  because  special  pur-pose tools are required.
 5) 
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC S H O C K ,  T H I S  A P P L I A N C E  H A S  A POLARIZED  PLUG  (ONE  BLADE  IS WIDER THAN THE OTHER).
  This  plug  will  fit  in  a  polarized  outlet 
only  one  way.  If  the  plug  does  not  fit fully  in  the  outlet,  reverse  the  plug.  If it  still  does  not  fit,  contact  a  qualified electrician  to  install  the  proper  outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
IV. ASSEMBLY & 
            OPERATION
	Hexagonal Bit Chuck
  Attaching the bits
NOTE:When  attaching  or  removing  drill bits,  disconnect  the  battery  pack from  the  tool  and  switch  the  lock button into the lock position.
1. 
Hold the collar of the chuck and pull it out from the driver.
.  Insert  the  bit  into  the  chuck.  Release 
the collar.
3.  The  collar  will  return  to  its  original 
position when it is released.
4.  Pull  the  bit  to  make  sure  it  does  not 
come out.
5.  To  remove  the  bit,  pull  out  the  collar 
in the same way.
BitHexagonal bit chuck
9.5 mm (3/8") - 13 mm (33/64")6.35 mm (1/4")
	Clutch Handle
  (Clutch Torque Setting)
Adjust the torque to one of the  1 pos-sible  settings  to  the  job.  There  is  an interval  of  about  0.13  N·m  (1.3  kf-cm or 1.1 in-lbs) between steps.
CAUTION:Test the setting before actual opera -tion.
 
Set the scale at this mark.

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Reference for Adjusting Torque
SettingTorqueUse
1Approx: 0.9 N·m(3.0 kgf-cm or .6 in-lbs)
For driving screws
5Approx: 0.8 N·m(8.4 kgf-cm or 7.3 in-lbs)
9Approx: 1.35 N·m(13.8 kgf-cm or 1.0 in-lbs)
13Approx: 1.88 N·m
(19.  kgf-cm or 16.6 in-lbs)
17Approx: .41 N·m
(  4.6 kgf-cm or  1.3 in-lbs)
1Approx: .94 N·m(30.0 kgf-cm or  6.0 in-lbs)
Approx: 4.4 N·m(45.0 kgf-cm or 39.0 in-lbs)
For power-ful driving screws and drilling
●	When  using  at  high  speeds,  set  the clutch  at  10  or  below.  (Operation stops at the maximum torque of 1.5 N·m  (15  kgf-cm)  when  the  scale  is higher.)
●	 The  auto  shut-off  function  may  be -come  inoperable  at  higher  clutch settings  when  battery  power  drops. Recharge the battery in that case.
NOTE:The  chart  is  only  a  reference.  The torque  settings  may  differ  by  materi-als, types of screws, etc. Please test it at your own conditions before use.
	Battery Low Warning Lamp

Off(normal operation)
Flashing(No charge)
Battery protection feature active
Excessive  (complete)  discharging  of Li-ion  batteries  shortens  their  service life dramatically. The driver includes a battery protection feature designed to prevent  excessive  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	warn
-ing  lamp  flashing,  charge  the  bat-tery pack immediately.
	Using the LED Light
U s e  t h e  L E D  l i g h t  o n  j o b s  i n  d a r k locations  such  as  attics  to  illuminate your workspace.
 CAUTION
●	 The	 LED	light	is	 intended	 for	use	 as	
a supplemental light source. Do not 
use	it	as	a	flashlight.
  Doing  so  may  result  in  accident  or 
injury.
●	 Do 	not 	look 	at 	the 	light 	or 	shine 	it	
directly into your eyes.
  Continuous  exposure  to  the  LED 
light may damage your eyes.
1. P r e s s   to  to g g l e  th e  l i g h t  o n and off.
●	To	 use	the	light	 immediately	 after	
attaching the battery pack or after the  drill  has  not  been  used  for  5 minutes or more, operate the drill briefly.
● The  light  will  automatically  turn o ff  i f  t h e  d r i l l  i s  n o t  u s e d  f o r  5 minutes.
● The light uses an extremely small amount of current. Using the light 

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h a s  a  n e g l i g i b l e  e ff e c t  o n  t h e operational capacity of the drill.
● The  LED  is  incapable  of  lighting the  tip  of  the  bit  when  the  drill  is 
used	in	the	straight	configuration.	
	Bit­locking Function
With the switch at off and the bit lock-ed in place, the tool can be used as a manual screw-driver - up to 14.7 N·m (150 kgf-cm, 130 in-lbs).There will be a little play in the driving shaft, but this is not a malfunction.
	Main Switch (ON/OFF)
Push  the  upper  half  of  the  switch  for forward  rotation,  or  the  lower  half  for reverse rotation.
Forward
Forward
Reverse
Reverse
	Speed Selector Switch
To suit the application of this tool, two different  rotational  speeds  are  avail-able.  Depending  upon  use,  either  the high  or  low  speed  should  be  select-ed.
LOWHIGH
Speed selectionTorque
LOW 00 /min (rpm)High
HIGH600 /min (rpm)Low
CAUTION:
• Check speed selector switch before use.
•  Do  not  operate  the  speed  selector switch  while  the  main  switch  is  on (switch is in the ON position).
	Main Switch Lock
After  use,  set  the  main  switch  lock  at the lock position to prevent accidental operation.
Main switch lockLock
	Battery Pack (EY9L10)
CAUTION:
  1. Remove the battery pack away from the tool.
   .  Charge  the  battery  pack  using  the 
battery charger.
  3. After charging has been completed, 
remove  the  battery  pack  from  the charger and connect it to the tool.   Disconnect  the  charger  from  the power source when not in use.
NOTE:Use  under  extremely  hot  or  cold conditions  will  reduce  operating capacity per charge.

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[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of Bat­
tery pack
Li­ion Battery pack (EY9L10)
• For  optimum  battery  life,  store  the  Li-ion battery pack following use without charging it.
• The  ambient  temperature  range  is between 0°C (3°F) and 40°C (104°F).
  If  the  battery  pack  is  used  when  the b a t t e r y  t e m p e r a t u r e  i s  b e l o w  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.
• W h e n  o p e r a t i n g  t h e  b a t t e r y  p a c k , make  sure  the  work  place  is  well  ven-tilated.
Battery Pack Life
The  rechargeable  batteries  have  a  lim-ited  life.  If  the  operation  time  becomes e x t r e m e l y   s h o r t   a f t e r   r e c h a r g i n g , replace  the  battery  pack  with  a  new one.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
FOR Li­ion Battery Pack, EY9L10A Li-ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.Pl e a s e  ca l l 1 ­8 0 0 ­8 ­ B ATTE RY  fo r  i n fo r -mation on how to recycle this battery.
[Battery Charger]
Charging
Common  Cautions  for  the  Li­
ion/Ni­Cd Battery Pack
NOTE:
• When  a  cold  battery  (of  about  0°C or  less)  is  to  be  charged  in  a  warm room,  leave  the  battery  in  the  room for  at  least  one  hour  and  charge it  when  it  has  warmed  up  to  room temperature.  (Failing  to  do  so  may result in less than a full charge.)• Cool down the charger when charging more than two battery packs consecu-tively.• Do  not  insert  your  fingers  into  con-tact  hole,  when  holding  charger  or any other occasions.
CAUTION:
To  prevent  the  risk  of  fire  or  damage to the battery charger.
• Do  not  use  power  source  from  an engine generator.• D o  n o t  c o v e r  v e n t  h o l e s  o n  t h e charger and the battery pack.• U n p l u g  t h e  c h a r g e r  w h e n  n o t  i n use.
Li­ion Battery Pack
NOTE:
Your battery pack is not fully charg-ed at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before use.
Battery charger (EY0L10)
1.  Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
NOTE:
Sparks  may  be  produced  when  the plug  is  inserted  into  the  AC  power supply,  but  this  is  not  a  problem  in terms of safety.
.  Slide  the  battery  dock  cover  back  to allow  insertion  of  the  Li-ion  battery pack.
●	Verify	 that	 the	 cover	 is	 locked	 se­curely in place.
3.  Insert  the  battery  pack  firmly  into  the charger.

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To AC outlet
4. During  charging,  the  charging  lamp will be lit.When charging is completed, an inter-nal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.
•  Charging  will  not  start  if  the  battery 
pack is warm (for example, immedi-ately after heavy-duty operation). The  orange  standby  lamp  will  be flashing until the battery cools down. 
  Charging  will  then  begin  automati-cally.
5. 
The  charge  lamp  (green)  will  flash 
slowly  once  the  battery  is  approxi -
mately 80% charged.
6. 
W h e n  c h a r g i n g  i s  c o m p l e t e d ,  t h e charging  lamp  will  start  flashing  quickly in green color.
7. If  the  temperature  of  the  battery  pack is  0°C  or  less,  charging  takes  longer to  fully  charge  the  battery  pack  than t h e  s t a n d a r d  c h a r g i n g  t i m e . E v e n 
when the ba ttery is fully charged, it will 
have  approximately  50%  of  the  power of  a  fully  charged  battery  at  normal operating temperature.
8.  If  the  power  lamp  does  not  light  im -
mediately  after  the  charger  is  plugged in,  or  if  after  the  standard  charging time  the  charging  lamp  does  not  flash quickly in green, consult an authorized dealer.
9.  If  a  fully  charged  battery  pack  is  in -
s e r t e d  i n t o  t h e  c h a r g e r  a g a i n ,  t h e charging  lamp  lights  up. After  several minutes,  the  charging  lamp  may  flash q u i c k l y  t o  i n d i c a t e  t h e  c h a r g i n g  i s completed.
Ni­Cd Battery Pack
NOTE:
When  you  charge  the  battery  pack for  the  first  time,  or  after  prolonged 
s t o r a g e ,  c h a r g e  i t  f o r  a b o u t 4 hours  to  bring  the  battery  up  to  full capacity.
Battery charger (EY0L10)
1.  Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
NOTE:
Sparks  may  be  produced  when  the plug  is  inserted  into  the  AC  power supply,  but  this  is  not  a  problem  in terms of safety.
.  Slide  the  battery  dock  cover  back  to 
allow  insertion  of  the  Ni-Cd  battery pack.
●	 Verify 	that 	the 	cover 	is 	locked 	securely 	in place.
3. Insert  the  battery  pack  firmly  into  the charger.
To AC outlet
4. During  charging,  the  charging  lamp  will be lit.When charging is completed, an inter-nal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.
•  Charging  will  not  start  if  the  battery 
pack is warm (for example, immedi-ately after heavy-duty operation). The  orange  standby  lamp  will  be flashing until the battery cools down. Charging  will  then  begin  automati-cally.
5. 
W h e n  c h a r g i n g  i s  c o m p l e t e d ,  t h e 
char ging lamp will start flashing quick-ly in green color.
6.  If  the  power  lamp  does  not  light  im
-
mediately  after  the  charger  is  plug -
ged  in,  or  if  after  the  standard  charg-ing  time  the charging  lamp  does  not flash  quickly  in  green,  consult  an  au-thorized dealer.
7.  If  a  fully  charged  battery  pack  is  in -
s e r t e d  i n t o  t h e  c h a r g e r  a g a i n ,  t h e charging  lamp  lights  up. After  several minutes,  the  charging  lamp  may  flash q u i c k l y  t o  i n d i c a t e  t h e  c h a r g i n g  i s completed.

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