Tool Preparation - Rehau RAUTOOL G2 Operating Instructions / Technical Information

RAUTOOL G2

TOOL pRepARATiOn

Charging the battery
Caution! risk of injury .
Improper handling of the tool can lead to personal injury and/or dama-
ge to the tool .
- When charging, only use one-phase alternating current at the voltage
indicated on the power rating label
- Charge the battery only by using the charger provided. The use of a diffe-
rent battery or different charger may cause an explosion
- Never operate the tool in an environment presenting the risk of fire or
explosion
- Do not expose the charger to rain or snow
- After charging or before any cleaning, disconnect the charger from the
power source
- Make sure that the rechargeable battery contacts cannot be shorted by
metal objects, such as screws, instruments, nails etc. (for example, by
carrying them in the pockets of your pants or the like)
Description of the LeD display on the charger
Green LED flashes
Red LED flashes
Red LED illuminates, constant
Green and red LEDs illuminate, constant
Green LED illuminates, constant
LED alternates between red and green.
Yellow LED illuminates, constant
Yellow LED flashes
Only charge the battery at a room temperature of 10°C to 40°C. If you want to
charge a hot or too cold battery, the red LED may flash.
A battery which is too hot can remain in the charger, charging will begin when
the battery has cooled down. A battery which is too cold, however, should be
To charge the battery, connect the charger to the electric power mains and
push the battery securely into the charger. Charging takes about 22 minutes.
The battery charge level is indicated by the LEDs on the charger.
Charger ready
Charging delayed, battery cooling
Battery charging, charged level less than 80%
Battery charging, charged level 80-100%
Battery is full, charger automatically switches to trickle charge.
The battery can stay in the charger for approx. 24 hours without being damaged.
Depending on the setting, a melody will sound once when the battery is full.
Malfunction. The battery cannot be charged. The contacts of the charger or of the battery
may be dirty or the battery is worn out or damaged. Clean contacts.
Conditioning charge of the battery to prevent the battery from wearing out quickly. This can
occur when the battery is inserted into the charger at high or low temperatures or when it
is completely charged or completely empty.
Cooling fan malfunction. The battery can still be charged. Clean ventilation valves. If mal-
function occurs often, send the charger in for maintenance or repair.
removed from the charger. Wait for such a time until the battery's temperature
has risen to that of the room. Charging will begin after the battery warms up
or cools down.
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