YARD FORCE AL V40 Vita Battery Pack Instructions

YARD FORCE AL V40 Vita Battery Pack

SYMBOLS

Safety symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to any possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and full understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions within this operator’s manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING”, and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS: Indicate DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

Symbol meanings
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, fully understand and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save these instructions for later use.

• These safety warnings apply only for lithium-ion batteries!
• Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting.
• Whilst the battery is designed for use in all weather conditions, it is recommended to keep the contacts away from water and moisture.
• Contacts, which are connected though water or moisture for a longer period of time, may corrode or discharge the battery. This may result in loss of power and lifetime.
• Although the battery is suitable for use in all weather conditions, it should not be fully submerged in water, nor stored in a wet enviroment. Should this occur, allow battery to fully dry before reuse.
• Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
• In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system.
• Use the battery only in conjunction with your VITA tools. This measure alone protects the battery against dangerous overload.
• Use only original Yard Force batteries with the voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool. When using other batteries, e. g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or other brands, there is danger of injury as well as property damage through exploding batteries.
• The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit can occur and the battery can burn, smoke, explode or overheat.

Battery tool use and care

• Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport and storage, remove the battery from the power tool. There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating the ON/OFF switch.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritations or burns.

INTENDED USE

The contained lithium-ion battery is intended for use with Yard Force cordless tool and recommended for use with Yard Force VITA series battery charging wire.

TECHNICAL DATA

OPERATION

Charging the battery pack
WARNING! Do not use other charging wires which are not recommended by the manufacturer.
NOTE: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full capacity of the battery, fully charge the battery before using it on the product.

1. Connect the battery with the charging wire (Type C adaptor).
2. Select an USB type A power source that match to 5V 1A or less.
3. The green indicator will flash during normal use.
4. The Indicator will show green when battery pack has been fully charged.

5. Switch ON: Press and hold the button for at least 3s. the torch Halo light will switch ON.
6. Switch OFF: Press and hold the button for at least 3s again. the torch Halo light will switch OFF.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

To obtain the best life from the battery

1. Never allow the battery to completely discharge before recharging. The battery pack should be placed on the charger whenever the battery pack is noticeably running down or the tool no longer performs a task it previously performed.
2. Avoid conducting short charges. Make sure that the battery is fully charged each time by allowing the charger to complete its full charging cycle.
3. Avoid allowing loose items like screws or nails etc. to be stored with battery packs as these or similar items can short battery packs and cause a fire or explosion
4. Always unplug the charger when not in use and store in a dry and secure place.
5. Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures below 5°C and above 45°C.
6. After use, allow the battery to pack to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge.

Maintenance and Cleaning
Occasionally clean the battery using a soft, clean and dry brush.

Transport

• The contained lithium-ion battery is subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements and is suitable for ground transportation by the user without further conditions.
• When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labelling must be observed. For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is absolutely required.
• Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.
• Please also observe possible additional national regulations.

Disposal

• The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
• Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!
• Only for EC countries:
  According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU, power tools that are no longer  usable, and according to the European Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used  battery packs/batteries, must be collected separately and disposed of in an  environmentally correct manner.

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