User manual HILTI SFC7-18

[. . . ] Check the condition of the charger, supply cord and plug 8 before use. Do not use the charger if it is found to be damaged, incomplete or if the controls cannot be operated correctly. If the supply cord becomes damaged while working, do not touch it ­ unplug the mains plug immediately. Under unfavourable conditions, dampness or dirt adhering to the surface of the charger may present a risk of electric shock. [. . . ] Yellow LED ­ Lights constantly: The battery is being charged in conditioning charge mode. The charger begins charging automatically as soon as the battery reaches the required temperature. With older batteries, the rate of self-discharge of some of the cells may be higher than that of others. As conventional chargers switch off when the first cells have reached full charge, the other partly charged cells do not receive the full charge. The user becomes aware of this effect in the 9 Before use ­ Connect the charger to the mains supply. The mains voltage must correspond to the information given on the rating plate. The green LED must light constantly. If it does not light, proceed as follows: ­ Check the mains supply voltage and the connection of the mains plug to the mains supply. ­ If the connection to the mains supply or the mains supply itself is not the cause of the fault, bring the charger to a Hilti service centre for repair. The location for operation of the charger should be dry, clean and cool, but not exposed to frost. The charger must be able to give off heat during the charging procedure. Wall mount The mounting holes provided on the base of the housing should be used if the charger is to be mounted in a wall. To prevent the battery pack falling out of the charger, the charger must not be mounted on an overhanging wall. Check regularly that the charger is securely mounted. ­ ­ ­ form of inadequate battery capacity. During this procedure, the charger supplies a small current over several hours and monitors the temperature of the battery in order to avoid overheating the battery. Depending on its condition, the battery will take 6 (fully charged batteries) to 12 hours (empty batteries) to reach full charge. The conditioning charge begins when the battery pack is inserted in the charger and secondly, the conditioning mode button is pressed for approx. The yellow LED lights while the battery is being charged in conditioning mode. Conditioning charge mode should not be used more than once per month as battery capacity may otherwise be negatively affected. using a dry brush. Maintenance Check all external parts of the charger for damage at regular intervals and check that all controls operate faultlessly. Do not operate the charger when parts are damaged or when the controls do not function faultlessly. [. . . ] In particular, Hilti is not obligated for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses in connection with, or by reason of, the use of, or inability to use the tool for any purpose. Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are specifically excluded. For repair or replacement, send the tool and/or related parts immediately upon discovery of the defect to the address of the local Hilti marketing organization provided. This constitutes Hilti's entire obligation with regard to warranty and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous comments and oral or written agreements concerning warranties. Care and maintenance When conducting care and maintenance work always pull out the mains plug. [. . . ]