First use
16
Charging the rechargeable battery
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Charging the battery improperly may cause
damage to both the battery and the charger.
− Charge the battery at an ambient
temperature between 4°C and 40°C.
The ideal temperature for charging the
battery is approx. 23°C.
− Charge the rechargeable battery when
the level indicator shows the battery
level is low.
• The charger automatically recognises the
connected battery type (20V or 20V (×2)
battery).
• Observe the charging temperature (see
chapter “Technical data”).
1. Insert the battery (not included in the packaging) into the
battery slot
1
on the charger
3
until it reaches the
lock
5
(see Fig. C and D).
When inserting the battery, ensure that the contacts
6
on the charger slide into the designated contact grooves
on the battery and that the guiderails on the battery’s
sides slide into the grooves on the charger (see Fig. B).