battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check operation of 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 the charger and battery pack to a location
where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 65 °F – 75 °F (18 °C – 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 effect on the battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, 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 the charger
before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any
other liquid.
Charger Cleaning Instructions
WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger
from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease
may be removed from the exterior of the charger using
a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water or
any cleaning solutions..
INTENDED USE
This impact driver is designed for homeowner impact
screwdriving applications. The impact function makes this
tool particularly useful for driving fasteners in wood, metal
and concrete.
Do NoT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
Do NoT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Quick-Release Chuck (Fig. A, B)
NoTE: The chuck accepts 1/4" (6.4 mm) hex accessories. Do
not use bit tips shorter than 2" (51mm). Shorter bits may get
stuck in the chuck.
Place the forward/reverse button
(center) position and remove battery pack before
changing accessories.
To install an accessory, pull the chuck collar
the front of the tool and fully insert the accessory into the
quick-release chuck
. The accessory is locked into place
5
(Fig. B).
To remove an accessory, pull the chuck collar
from the front of the tool. Remove the accessory from the
quick-release chuck
5
(Fig. B).
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. C)
NoTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
9
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual
Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of
a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
Variable Speed Trigger and Forward/
Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
The tool is turned ON and OFF by pulling and releasing the
variable speed trigger
1
. The farther the trigger is pulled,
the higher the speed of the tool.
A forward/reverse control button
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock-off button.
•
To select forward rotation, release the trigger and
depress the forward/reverse control button on the right
side of the tool.
•
To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control
button on the left side of the tool.
NoTE: The center position of the control button locks the
tool in the off position. When changing the position of the
control button, be sure the trigger is released.
NoTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should
be avoided.
ENGlIsh
2
in the lock-off
away from
4
4
away
into the tool handle, align the
8
2
determines the rotational
.
3
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