CHARGING THE BATTERY
Fig. E
The FASL-1800K2 battery charger is only suitable for
charging batteries of type FASB-1800K2.
• Place the battery (5) inside the charger (11), as
shown on the illustration. Pay attention to + and -
pole markings.
• Insert the charger plug into a power socket. The red
rapid charging lamp (12) should now be illuminated.
• As soon as the green trickle charging lamp (13) lights
up, charging has been completed and the device is
ready for operation.
Only use the charger in a dry environment at
temperatures between 10˚C and 40˚C.
The battery in your drill was not charged up at the
factory. Before using it for the first time, you should
charge it for approx. 1 – 2 hours so that it reaches full
capacity.
The final capacity of the battery is reached after 4 – 5
battery cycles.
DISCHARGING THE BATTERY
Not only charging batteries is important,
discharging is of equal importance or even greater
importance.
• When the battery is charged the cordless drill has to
be used until you start noticing that the power of the
drill is diminishing and that the maximum rotational
speed is not reached.
• The battery is almost discharged now. Only now you
can start charging the battery.
• Charging the battery while it is still charged for say
one-third of capacity, the so-called ‘memory effect’
can occur. Since during charging only the discharged
part of the battery capacity of the battery is being
charged now, the battery can start crystallizing in the
one-third that is still charged. This part of the battery
capacity can never be used afterwards.
• Do not discharge the battery to the minimum. As
soon as you notice that the power or the maximum
rotational speed is diminishing, you have to charge
the battery. When you proceed using the drill and
the battery becomes fully discharged, the so-called
‘switch of poles effect’ can occur. The polarity of the
battery poles will be switched: the ‘+’will become ‘-‘
and the ‘-‘ will become the ‘+’. Once this has
occurred the polarity will remain switched during
loading and this will damage the battery irreparable.
When the cordless drill is not being used over a
longer period of time, the battery has to be charged
fully first. The battery has to be stored in charged condition.
MAINTENANCE
These appliances are designed to function without
difficulty for a long time and to require minimum
maintenance. You will prolong the appliance's life by
cleaning it regularly and using it correctly.
CLEANING
Clean the housing regularly with a soft cloth, preferably
every time it is used. Keep the air vents free of dust and
dirt. Remove stubborn dirt with a soft rag moistened in
soapy water. Do not use any solvents such as petrol,
alcohol, ammonia, etc. as such substances can damage
the plastic parts.
LUBRICATION
The appliance does not need any extra lubrication.
FAULTS
If a fault arises through wear in an element, please
contact the service address shown on the warranty card.
A drawing of the spare parts that may be obtained is
included at the end of these operating instructions.
ENVIRONMENT
To prevent damage during transport, the appliance is
delivered in a solid packaging which consists largely of
reusable material. Therefore please make use of options
for recycling the packaging.
Nickel-cadmium batteries can be recycled. Deliver them
to a disposal site for chemical waste so that they can be
recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner.
WARRANTY
Read the terms of warranty on the separate warranty
card which is enclosed. Please contact the Ferm service
address if you have any questions regarding accessories
and/or batteries.
We take sole responsibility for confirming that
this product conforms with the following standards
or related documents:
EN50260-1, EN50260-2-1, EN50260-2-2,
EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN60335-1,
EN60335-2-29, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
iin compliance with the provisions of the Directives:
98/37EEC, 73/23/EEC, 89/336EEC
from 01-12-2002
ZWOLLE NL
W. Kamphof
Quality department
CE
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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UK
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