Charging The Battery; Removing The Battery - Hilti PRE 38 Manual De Instrucciones

6.2 Battery use and care
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Never store the
battery where it is exposed to direct sunlight or sources
of heat, e.g. on heaters / radiators or behind a motor
vehicle windscreen. Batteries that have reached the end
of their life must be disposed of safely and correctly to
avoid environmental pollution.
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6.3 Charging the battery

DANGER
Use only the Hilti batteries and Hilti mains adapters
listed under "Accessories".
6.3.1 Charging a new battery for the first time
Charge the battery fully before using it for the first time.
NOTE
Make sure the system to be charged is standing securely.
6.3.2 Charging a previously used battery
Ensure that the outer surfaces of the battery are clean
and dry before inserting it in the tool.
NiMH battery packs can be used at any time, even
when only partly charged. During charging, progress is
indicated by the LEDs on the tool.
6.4 Fitting the battery 5 6
DANGER
Use only the Hilti batteries and Hilti mains adapters
listed under "Accessories".
CAUTION
Before inserting the battery in the tool, check that
the terminals of the battery and the tool are free from
foreign objects.
1. Push the battery into the tool.
2. Turn the catch in a clockwise direction to the second
position (the "locked" symbol is displayed).

6.5 Removing the battery

1. Turn the catch in a counterclockwise direction from
the second position back to the "open" position (the
"unlocked" symbol is displayed).
2. Pull the battery out of the tool.
6.6 Options for charging the battery
DANGER
The PRA 89 AC adapter may be used indoors only.
Avoid ingress of moisture.
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6.6.1 Charging the battery in the tool 7
NOTE
When charging, take care to ensure that the temperature
is within the recommended charging temperature range
(10 to 40°C/ 50 to 104°F).
1. Remove the plastic cover so that the charging cord
socket on the battery pack is visible.
2. Connect the charging cord from the AC adapter or
car charging connector to the battery.
3. During charging, the charge status is indicated by
the battery status LEDs on the tool (the tool must be
switched on).
6.6.2 Charging the battery outside the tool 8
NOTE
When charging, take care to ensure that the temperature
is within the recommended charging temperature range
(10 to 40°C/ 50 to 104°F).
1. Remove the battery from the tool and connect it to
the AC adapter or car charging connector.
2. The red LED on the battery lights while charging is
in progress.
6.6.3 Charging the battery while the tool is in
operation
CAUTION
Avoid ingress of moisture. Moisture may cause a short
circuit resulting in a risk of burning injury or fire.
1. Remove the plastic cover so that the charging cord
socket on the battery pack is visible.
2. Connect the charging cord from the AC adapter to
the battery.
3. The tool continues to operate while charging is in
progress.
4. During charging, the charging status is indicated by
the LEDs on the tool.
6.7 Using alkaline batteries 9 10
DANGER
Do not mix old and new batteries.
DANGER
Do not mix batteries of different types or from different
manufacturers.
6.7.1 Inserting the size D batteries
1. Remove the PRA 87 battery pack from the battery
holder, if present.
2. Insert 4 alkaline size D batteries in the battery holder.
3. Insert the battery holder in the tool and turn the
catch to the "LOCK" position.