15GB4. Initial OperationBefore using for the first time, the battery must be fully charged.Charging time (for uncharged battery) approx. 3 hrs.The lithium-ion battery can be charged in any state of charge,and the charging process can be interrupted at any time withoutharming the battery (no memory effect).WARNING !AOvervoltage damages batteries and the batterycharger.V Ensure the correct mains voltage.1. Press the locking buttons in 0 and remove the battery A fromthe upper part of the handle B.2. Plug the plug of the charger cable C into the battery A.3. Plug battery charger D into a mains socket.The charging indicator lamp Eon the battery charger lightsup red. The battery is being charged.When the charging indicator lamp E lights up green, the batteryis fully charged.4. First remove the charging cable from the charging socket andthen unplug the battery charger from the mains socket.5. Push the battery A down onto the upper part of the handle B.Avoid exhaustive discharge :Do not wait until the blade comes to an absolute stop (batterytotally discharged) as this shortens the battery life.v If the output of the trimmer decreases noticeably, chargethe battery.If the battery has been totally discharged, the LED will flash atthe start of charging. If the LED is still flashing after an hour, afault has occurred (see 8. Troubleshooting).5. OperationRisk of injury if the Turbotrimmer does not switch off whenyou release the start button.V Never bypass the safety devices (by binding the startbutton to the handle, for example).RISK OF INJURY !Charging the battery :0AAEBCD