Panasonic EY0L80: II

Panasonic
EY0L80

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 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

chargingstatuslamp(orange)willalsostartashing.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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