Important information for recharging hot batteries – Craftsman 973.2748.70 User Manual

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■ An extension cord should not be used unless

absolutely necessary. Use of improper

extension cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock. If extension cord must be used,
make sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the

same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.

b. That extension cord is properly wired and in

good electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is large enough for AC

ampere rating of charger as specified
below:

Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100' 150'

Cord Size (AWG) 16

16 16

14

Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

■ DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A

DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged,
have replaced immediately by a qualified
serviceman.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIdll (Continued)

Do not operate charger if it has received a

sharp blow, been dropped, or othenvise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
serviceman.

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Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualified sen/iceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire.

To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
this risk.

Do not use charger outdoors.

Disconnect charger from power supply when
not in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use them to instruct others who

may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is

involved.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES

When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot

battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack
becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the yellow and green lights on your battery charger to come on
instead of the red light. The yellow and green lights indicate soft start mode and will switch to green only, indicat­
ing slow charge mode. The red light indicates fast charge mode, 1 hour charge time. The green light indicates

siow charge mode, requiring overnight charging for batteries to reach full charge. If the green light comes on
after letting battery pack cool down, remove it from charger for additional cooling. Once the battery pack cools
down, you can recharge battery pack in fast charge mode as normal. Do not leave a hot battery pack in charger
until it cools down. The green light will not go off when battery pack cools. If fast charge mode is desired, you

must physically remove a hot battery pack from the charger, let it cool, then place it back in charger after it has

cooled down.

Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your drill causes the batteries to become hot. It does
not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER" for normal recharging of
batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery
pack and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for electrical check.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear

safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We

recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses

with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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