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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes and other possible seri-
ous injuries. If operation is dusty, also wear
breathing protection.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from
the product when cleaning or performing any
maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners
and caps and do not operate this product until all
missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please
call 1-800-932-3188 or contact an authorized
service center for assistance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plas-
tic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended
to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All
other parts should be replaced at an Authorized
Service Center.
BATTERIES
This product will accept Craftsman® 19.2 V
lithium-ion battery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V
nickel-cadmium battery packs.
The batteries for this product have been designed
to provide maximum trouble-free life. However,
like all batteries, they will eventually wear out.
Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to
replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries,
especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could
result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we
suggest the following:
For lithium-ion batteries:
Remove the battery pack from the charger
once it is fully charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature
is below 80°F and away from moisture.
Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged
condition.
Every six months of storage, charge the pack
as normal.
For nickel-cadmium batteries:
Remove the battery pack from the charger
once it is fully charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature
is below 80°F.
Store battery packs in a “discharged” condi-
tion.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
WARNING: Upon removal, cover the bat-
tery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive
tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble
battery pack or remove any of its components.
Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never
touch both terminals with metal objects and/
or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep
away from children. Failure to comply with
these warnings could result in fire and/or seri-
ous injury.