Porter-Cable PCL120DD - Manual (Page 8)

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2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a
normal condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the
battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or 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 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.
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.
WARNING: Safety Warnings and Instructions: Drills
1. Hold drill firmly with one hand on the grip and the other hand on the bottom of the
tool.
2. When attaching accessories in the drill chuck, hand tighten the keyless chuck firmly.
WARNING: Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly used) causing a twist. Always
expect the stall. Grip the drill firmly to control the twisting action and prevent loss 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 tool,
until an audible click is heard as shown in figure C.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery release
buttons as shown in figure D and pull battery pack out of
tool.
C
D
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