Black & Decker LST1018 - Manual (Page 9)

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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.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
:
Before assembly, remove the battery
from the tool.
FITTING AND REMOVING THE
BATTERY (FIGURE C)
• To fit the battery, line it up with the
receptacle on the tool. Slide the battery
into the receptacle and push until the
battery snaps into place.
• To remove the battery, push the release
button while at the same time pulling
the battery out of the receptacle.
C
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING THE TWO PIECE
GUARD
• Phillips screwdriver required (not supplied) to install guard.
WARNING:
Remove battery pack from tool before
attempting to attach the guard or make any adjustment. NEVER
OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. The
guard must always be on the tool to protect the user.
TO ASSEMBLE:
• Remove the two guard sections
from the carton.
• Holding the sections as shown
in figure D, insert the tab from
the first guard section into the
slot of the second guard section.
See inset.
• Insert the side tab from the first
guard section into the slot of the
second guard section until you
hear them “snap” together
(figure E).