Chicago Electric 18 Volt Corldess Impact Driver 68853 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Release the Trigger and remove the Battery Pack before adjusting tool or installing accessories.
WARNING! Do not install the Battery Pack
until AFTER you complete the following
steps to set up the tool for use.
WARNING! Only use 1/4" Hex Shank bits
designed for impact use. Verify bit fits the
screw/hex bolt precisely before use.
1. An additional bit may be stored in the
Driver’s Bit Groove during use.
2. To lock the trigger mechanism as a safety
measure, slide the Direction Switch so that
it is in the center position. This will prevent
the driver turning on accidentally.
3. Pull Collar (11-1) forward, insert bit into Anvil and
then release Collar. Pull on bit to ensure it is secure.
4. Insert the fully charged Battery Pack into the base of
the Impact Driver, making sure that it clicks into place
securely. Be sure the Battery Pack is securely seated
into the Handle so it does not fall off during use.
NOTICE: Do not change direction of rotation
while Anvil is rotating. Wait until Anvil has come
to a complete stop before changing direction.
Charging
1. Place the Battery Pack on a dry fireproof surface in
a room where the temperature is from 50–104° F.
Note: If recharging a newly spent Battery Pack,
allow it to cool completely before charging.
2. Examine the Battery Pack. It must be
undamaged, and a NiCd type Battery Pack.
Do not charge a cracked, open, or
leaking Battery Pack, or charge a
non-recommended type of Battery Pack.
3. The Battery Pack’s terminals are designed to fit
this Charger specifically. If the Battery Pack does
to not fit the Charger properly, do not try to insert it.
Do not force a Battery Pack into the Charger.
4. Plug the Power Supply into a grounded,
120V~, 60Hz receptacle.
5. Connect the Power Supply to the Charger.
The green power LED will light, showing
that power is supplied to the Charger.
6. Slide the Battery Pack into the charger until the
button on the Battery Pack clicks into place.
The Red LED will flash to show the Battery is
charging and the Green LED will continue to stay lit.
Note: The Battery Pack’s capacity will increase
somewhat during the first few charging cycles.
A fully discharged Battery Pack will take about 1 hour
to fully charge. Recharging the Battery Pack for
more than 1 hour can damage the battery cells.
7. While charging, the Battery Pack, Charger, and
Power Supply may become warm to the touch.
This is normal, and does not indicate a problem.
8. The red LED will light continuously when the
Battery Pack is charged. Unplug the Charger and
disconnect it from the Battery Pack when finished.
9. Allow the Battery Pack to cool
completely before using it.
10. Press the Battery Button to release
Battery Pack from the Charger.
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