Panasonic EY0L80: II
II: Panasonic EY0L80

Symbol Meaning
and wait for more than one hour to
warm up the battery to the level of
Read the operating
the ambient temperature.
instructions before use.
•
Cool down the charger when charging
more than two battery packs consecu-
For indoor use only.
tively.
• Do not insert your fingers into con-
tact hole, when holding charger or
any other occasions.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
• Do not use other than the Panasonic
battery packs that are designed for
To prevent the risk of fire or damage
use with this rechargeable tool.
to the battery charger.
•
Do not dispose of the battery pack in
• Do not use power source from an
a fire, or expose it to excessive heat.
engine generator.
•
Do not drive the likes of nails into the
• Do not cover vent holes on the
battery pack, subject it to shocks, dis-
charger and the battery pack.
mantle it, or attempt to modify it.
• Unplug the charger when not in
• Do not allow metal objects to touch
use.
the battery pack terminals.
•
Do not carry or store the battery pack
Li-ion Battery Pack
in the same container as nails or sim-
NOTE:
ilar metal objects.
Your battery pack is not fully charg-
•
Do not charge the battery pack in a
ed at the time of purchase. Be sure
high-temperature location, such as
next to a fire or in direct sunlight.
to charge the battery before use.
Otherwise, the battery may overheat,
Battery charger (EY0L80)
catch fire, or explode.
•
Never use other than the dedicated
1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
charger to charge the battery pack.
NOTE:
Otherwise, the battery may leak,
Sparks may be produced when the
overheat, or explode.
plug is inserted into the AC power
•
After removing the battery pack from
supply, but this is not a problem in
the tool or the charger, always reattach
terms of safety.
the pack cover. Otherwise, the battery
contacts could be shorted, leading to a
2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the
risk of fire.
charger.
1. Line up the alignment marks and
place the battery onto the dock on
II
. CHARGING THE
the charger.
2. Slide forward in the direction of the
BATTERY
arrow.
Common Cautions for the Li-
Alignment marks
ion/Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery Pack
NOTE:
• If the temperature of the battery pack
falls approximately below −10°C
(14°F), charging will automatically
3. During charging, the charging lamp
stop to prevent degradation of the
will be lit.
battery.
When charging is completed, an inter-
•
Do not charge the battery pack whose
nal electronic switch will automatically
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
be triggered to prevent overcharging.
• When charging a cool battery pack
• Charging will not start if the battery
(below 0°C (32°F)) in a warm place,
pack is warm (for example, immedi-
leave the battery pack at the place
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ately after heavy-duty operation).
• Charging will not start if the battery
The orange standby lamp will be
pack is warm (for example, immedi-
flashing until the battery cools down.
ately after heavy-duty operation).
Charging will then begin automati
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The orange standby lamp will be
cally.
flashing until the battery cools down.
Charging will then begin automati-
4.
The charge lamp (green) will flash
cally.
slowly once the battery is approximate-
ly 80% charged.
4.
When charging is completed, the
charging lamp will start flashing quickly
5.
When charging is completed, the
in green color.
charging lamp will start flashing quickly
in green color.
5. If the charging lamp does not light
immediately after the charger is
6. If the power lamp does not light imme
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plugged in, or if after the standard
diately after the charger is plugged
charging time the charging lamp does
in, or if after the standard charging
not flash quickly in green, consult an
time the charging lamp does not flash
authorized dealer.
quickly in green, consult an author-
ized dealer.
6. If a fully charged battery pack is
inserted into the charger again, the
7. If a fully charged battery pack is insert-
charging lamp lights up. After sever-
ed into the charger again, the charg-
al minutes, the charging lamp may
ing lamp lights up. After several min-
flash quickly to indicate the charging
utes, the charging lamp may flash
is completed.
quickly to indicate the charging is
completed.
Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery Pack
NOTE:
When you charge the battery pack
for the first time, or after prolonged
storage, charge it for about 24
hours to bring the battery up to full
capacity.
Battery charger (EY0L80)
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.
2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the
charger.
3. During charging, the charging lamp will
be lit.
When charging is completed, an inter-
nal electronic switch will automatically
be triggered to prevent overcharging.
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LAMP INDICATIONS
Green Lit
Charger is plugged into the AC outlet.
Ready to charge.
Green Flashing Quickly
Charging is completed. (Full charge.)
Green Flashing
Battery is approximately 80% charged. (Usable charge. Li-
ion only)
Green Lit
Now charging.
Orange Lit
Battery pack is cool.
The battery pack is being charged slowly to reduce the load
on the battery. (Li-ion only)
Orange Flashing
Battery pack is warm. Charging will begin when temperature
of battery pack drops. (Li-ion only)
If the temperature of the battery pack is –10°C or less, the
chargingstatuslamp(orange)willalsostartashing.Charg
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ing will begin when the temperature of the battery pack goes
up. (Li-ion only)
Charging Status Lamp
Left: green Right: orange will be displayed.
Both Orange and Green Flashing Quickly
Charging is not possible. Clogged with dust or malfunction
of the battery pack.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip-
ment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying docu-
ments mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries
should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used bat-
teries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with
your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and bat-
teries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or
the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.
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