Dewalt DCE100B Instruction Manual - Page 12

English OPERATION WARNING: Do not operate blower without tube securely in place. Never reach down into housing through tube hole. WARNING: Always remove the battery when: • You leave blower unattended or when storing. • Checking, adjusting, cleaning, or working on blower. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 6) NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged. To install the battery pack (F) into the tool handle, align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated FIG. 6 in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage. G To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button (G) and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger section of this manual. F FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 7) Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery pack. The fuel gauge is an indication of approximate levels of charge remaining in the battery pack according to the following indicators: 75-100% charged 51-74% charged < 50% charged Pack needs to be charged To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button (G). A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged. FIG. 7 G NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature and end-user application. For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please contact call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com. 10