IMPORTANT
CHARGING
NOTES
1.Longest lifeandbest p erformance
canbeobtained ifthebattery p ack ischarged when
theairtemperature
is between 65°F and75°F (18 °-24°C). DONOT charge t hebattery
pack inanairtemperature
below +40°F (+4.5°C), orabove +105°F ( +40.5°C). This is
important andwill p revent serious d amage tothebattery p ack.
2.The charger andbattery p ack may become w arm totouch while charging. This isa
normal condition, anddoes notindicate a problem. Tofacilitate thecooling o fthebattery
pack after u se, a void placing thecharger orbattery p ack inawarm
environment
such as
in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air
temperature
is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18 °- 24°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your
local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions.
Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool,
aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack
in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
z_WARNING:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack
breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
SAFETY
WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS:
DRILLS
1. Hold drill firmly with one hand on the grip and the other hand on the bottom of the battery pack.
2. When attaching accessories
in the drill chuck, hand tighten the keyless chuck firmly.
z_WARNING:
Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly used) causing a twist. Always
expect the stall. Grip the drill firmly with both hands to control the twisting action and
prevent toss of control which could cause personal injury. If a stall does occur, release
the trigger immediately and determine the reason for the stall before re-starting.
INSTALLING
AND REMOVING
THE
BATTERY
PACK
FROM THE TOOL
_WARNING:
Make certain the lock-off button is
engaged to prevent switch actuation before removing
or installing battery.
TO INSTALL
BATTERY
PACK: Insert battery pack
into toot until an audible click is heard (figure B). Make
sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into
position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery
release button as shown in figure C and pull battery
pack out of tool.
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