User manual PANASONIC NVGS50EG

[. . . ] Clean the terminals before charging the battery pack if any foreign substances are found on the terminals. The life of the battery pack terminals may be affected by foreign substances such as dust and water etc. CAUTION: To protect the motor or battery, be sure to note the following when carrying out this operation. € If the motor or battery becomes hot, the protection function will be activated and the motor or battery will stop operating. [. . . ] this may result in an accident or injury. € When the unit is hooked onto the waist belt by the belt hook, do not attach driver bits to the unit. a sharp edge object , such as a drill bit , may cause injury or an accident. Clutch Torque Setting Adjust the torque to one of the 21 clutch settings or “ ” position. CAUTION: Test the setting before actual operation. To Change the Belt Hook Location Side The belt hook can be attached to either side of the unit. € Be sure to attach the belt hook securely to the main unit with the screw firmly fastened. When the belt hook is not firmly attached to the main unit, the hook may disconnect and the main unit may fall. € Be sure to attach the belt hook firmly and securely onto a waist belt or other belt. Pay attention that the unit does not slip off the belt. this may result in an accident or injury. € If the tool is operated continuously under high-load conditions or if it is used in hot-temperature conditions (such as during summer), the overheating protection feature may activate frequently. Off (normal operation) Flashing (No charge) Battery protection feature active Excessive (complete) discharging of lithium ion batteries shortens their service life dramatically. The driver includes a battery protection feature designed to prevent excessive discharging of the battery pack. € The battery protection feature activates immediately before the battery loses its charge, causing the battery low warning lamp to flash. € If you notice the battery low warning lamp flashing, charge the battery pack immediately. € If it is started with too little battery power remaining, the tool may stop operating without the battery low warning lamp flashing first. This - 15 - indicates that there is too little battery power remaining to use the tool, and the battery pack should be charged before further use. € If the tool is subject to a sudden load during use that causes the motor to lock up, the overdischarge prevention sensor may be triggered, and the battery low warning lamp may flash. The lamp will stop flashing once you address the cause of the motor’s locking up and cycle the trigger. € The battery protection feature may activate when a high load is abruptly placed on the motor, even if ample battery charge remains. In this case, both the battery low warning lamp and LED light will flash. [. . . ] Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. [. . . ]