Do not apply pressure to or stab at the touch button, a light touch using a bare fi nger is
suffi cient. The command pulse is sent when the fi nger releases the button.
2.8) Battery status
The battery is equipped with LED indicators that indicate the
remaining battery life at any time by pressing the adjacent
button (P):
4 LEDs illuminated: fully charged
2 LEDs illuminated: 50 % capacity
1 LED flashing: minimum charge, replace the battery.
With the battery inserted into the tool, the remaining bat-
tery life can also be checked on the display, via touch button
selection (Ref. to § 7).
The screen shown alongside indicates that the battery voltage has
dropped below a minimum safety threshold; under these conditions
the tool will not start, and it is necessary to recharge or replace the
battery. The approximate time to fully recharge a battery is about 100 minutes.
2.9) Using the battery charger
Carefully follow the instructions in the battery charger user manual.
3. MAINTENANCE
The tool is robust, completely sealed, and requires very little daily maintenance. Compliance with
the following points, should help to maintain its optimum performance:
3.1) Thorough cleaning
Dust, sand and dirt are a danger for any hydraulic device.
Every day, after use, the tool must be wiped with a clean cloth taking care to remove any residue,
especially close to pivots and moveable parts.
Do not use Hydrocarbons to clean the rubber parts.
3.2) Storage case
(Ref. to Fig. 6)
When not in use, the tool should be stored and transported in the plastic case, to prevent damage.
The case, type VAL P44, is suitable for storing the tool, the accessories and up to 12 die sets and
pre-rounded dies.
VAL-P44: Size 680x473x151 mm (26.8x18.6x5.9 inches). Weight 3,7 kg (8.1lbs).
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