4. HOW TO USE THE BATTERY AND THE CHARGER
● Be sure to charge Battery (Cat.#55583) for the tool with Charger Base (Cat.#55618).
WARNING:
If charged with other charger, the Battery could fail to be properly charged as well as get
broken, ignited or generate the heat.
● Do not put the Battery close to a fire.
● Do not leave the Battery in the direct sunshine.
● Do not charge or use the Battery in the wet condition with a liquid such as water, sea water,
milk, soft drink, soap water.
● Unplug the charger when it is not used.
● Be sure to charge at 0 to 40°C to avoid the possibility of fire.
● Do not give a strong shock such as hitting with a hammer, stamping or dropping.
● When the Battery is discharged or is not used for a long period, remove it from the Charger.
CAUTION:
● After setting the Battery in the tool, do not hold it to carry around.
PROPER USE OF BATTERY
q Fully charge and discharge the Battery.
If you repeat charging the Battery while not fully discharged more than half the capacity, the number
of nails drivable by each charging could decrease dramatically, shortening the life of the Battery. It is
recommended to use it until the LED of the tool has been illuminated in red, running out of electricity.
w Use two Batterys alternately.
To ensure the longer life of the Battery, it is recommended to use two of them alternately, preparing a
spare one.
Recycling the Nickel-Hydrogen Battery
The Battery for the tool uses nickel-hydrogen batteries which are a precious recyclable resource. Once
the Battery runs out of life, take it to your nearest distributor without disposing of it.
● In order to prevent short-circuiting, be sure to cover the terminal block (metal section) of the
WARNING:
Battery with the Pack Cap (wind the insulating tape) for recycling.
<Battery cells in Battery Pack>
・ Nominal voltage: 1.2 V/piece
・ Quantity used in 1 pack: 5 pieces
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