Panasonic EY6950 EY6950 User Guide - Page 9

extremely short after recharging, replace the battery pack with a new one. Note: Use under extremely hot or cold conditions will reduce operating capacity per charge. Charging Note: When you charge the battery pack for the first time, or after prolonged storage, charge it for about 24 hours to bring the batteries up to full capacity. EY0110 1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet. Note: Sparks may be produced when the plug is inserted into the AC power supply, but this is not a problem in terms of safety. 2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the charger. Battery pack To AC outlet Battery charger 3. During charging, the charging lamp will be lit. When charging is completed, an internal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging. Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immediately after heavy-duty operation). The orange standby lamp will be lit until the battery cools down. Charging will then begin automatically. 4. When charging is completed, the charging lamp will start flashing quickly. 5. When in any of the conditions that battery pack is too cool, or the battery pack has not been used for a long time, the charging lamp is lit. In this case, charging takes longer to fully charge the battery pack, than the standard charging time. If a fully charged battery pack is inserted into the charger again, the charging lamp may light up and then flash slowly. After several minutes, the charging lamp may flash quickly to indicate the charging is completed. 6. If the charging lamp does not light immediately after the charger is plugged in, or if after the standard charging time the lamp does not go off, consult an authorized dealer. Note: When charging a cool battery pack (below 5°C (41°F) in a warm place, leave the battery pack at the place and wait for more than one hour to warm up the battery to the level of the ambient temperature. Otherwise battery pack may not be fully charged. Cool down the charger when charging more than two battery packs consecutively. Do not insert your fingers into contact hole, when holding charger or any other occasions. CAUTION: Do not use power source from an engine generator. Do not cover vent holes on the charger and the battery pack. - 9 -