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SM 1619X03291 05-08
Do not recharge battery in damp or wet
environment. Do not expose charger to rain
or snow. If battery case is cracked or
otherwise damaged, do not insert into
charger. Battery short or fire may result.
Charge only Skil approved rechargeable
batteries. See Functional Description and
Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
Charge battery pack in temperatures above
+32 degrees F (0 degrees C) and below
+113 degrees F (45 degrees C). Store tool
and battery pack in locations where
temperatures will not exceed 120 degrees F
(49 degrees C). This is important to prevent
serious damage to the battery cells.
Battery leakage may occur under extreme
usage or temperature conditions. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. The battery
When the battery is empty, the tool is
switched off by means of a protective circuit:
The tool no longer operates.
To prevent damage to
! CAUTION
battery, do not continue to
press the On/Off switch after the tool has
been automatically switched off.
The battery is supplied partially charged.
Completely charge the battery before using
your power tool for the first time. The lithium
ion battery can be charged at any time
without reducing its service life. Interrupting
the charging procedure does not damage the
battery.
A battery that is new or has not been used
for a longer period does not develop its full
capacity until
charging/discharging cycles.
1. Insert the connector pin into hole provided
in rear end of handle, then plug the charger
into the power source (Fig. 1)
When batteries are not in
! WARNING
tool or charger, keep them
away from metal objects. For example, to
protect terminals from shorting DO NOT
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
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Charging the Tool
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liquid is caustic and could cause chemical
burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with
skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the
liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water
for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical
attention.
Place charger on flat non-flammable
surfaces and away from flammable
materials when re-charging battery pack.
The charger and battery pack heat during
charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which may
cause overheating of the charger and battery
pack. If smoke or melting of the case are
observed unplug the charger immediately and
do not use the battery pack or charger.
Use of an attachment not recom-
mended or sold by Skil may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
During the charging procedure, the handle of
the tool warms up. This is normal.
Disconnect the battery charger from the
power supply when not using it for longer
periods.
To prevent damage to
! CAUTION
charger, do not run the
tool with the charger connected.
FIG. 1
nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
result.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may
explode.
CONNECTOR PIN