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• Charge the battery pack in a well ventilated place; do not cover

the charger and battery with anything while charging.

• Do not store the charger or battery packs in locations where

the temperature may reach or exceed 122 °F (50 °C) such as a
metal tool shed, or a car in the summer. High temperatures can
lead to deterioration of the storage battery.

• Do not charge battery pack when the temperature is below

40 °F (5 °C) or above 105 °F (40 °C). This is very important for
proper operation.

•  Do not incinerate battery pack. It can explode in a fire.
•  Do not charge battery in damp or wet locations.
•  Do not short across the terminals of the battery pack. Extreme-

ly high temperatures could cause personal injury or fire.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge.

• The battery pack contains rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries.

Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Drop off
expended battery packs at your local replacement battery
retailer, or your recycling center.

NOTE:

The charger is intended for indoor use only.

NOTE:

Read the instruction manual before use.

NOTE:

Charger is double insulated and no ground

wire is required. Check that the mains voltage

corresponds to the voltage on rating plate. Never attempt to
replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.

Electrical Safety

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufactur-
er or an authorized Alemite Service Center in order to avoid a hazard.

Loading the Grease Gun

NOTE:

Refer to

Figure 2

for component identification on the

following procedures.

Cartridge Loading

1. Unscrew Grease Cylinder

(40)

from the gun.

2. Pull the follower rod and engage the groove in the follower rod

with the slot in the Grease Cylinder cap.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the cartridge.
4. Apply a film of grease to the exposed inside surface of the

cartridge.

NOTE: This is only necessary for a virgin gun.

5. Insert the cartridge into the Grease Cylinder.

• Remove the tabbed seal from the cartridge.

6. Screw the Grease Cylinder onto the gun.
7. Disengage the follower rod from slot in the Grease Cylinder cap.

• Push the follower rod into the Grease Cylinder.

Suction Loading

1. Unscrew Grease Cylinder

(40)

from gun.

2. Insert the head of the Grease Cylinder below the surface

of the grease.

3. Slowly pull the follower rod outward from the Grease Cylinder

cap until the groove is visible.

4. Engage the groove in the follower rod with the slot in the

Grease Cylinder’s cap.

5. Screw the Grease Cylinder onto the gun.
6. Disengage the follower rod from the slot in the

Grease Cylinder cap.

• Push the follower rod into the Grease Cylinder.

Loader Pump

WARNING

The gun can be equipped with an optional low-pressure Loader
Fitting 322610. Do not substitute with a high-pressure grease
fitting. Personal injury can occur due to excessive pressure.
The use of a grease fitting will void the warranty.

C AUTION:

The Loader Fitting on the gun must mate with the

loader coupler. The pump may not operate if the components
are not compatible.

1. Pull the follower rod and engage the follower by rotating the rod.
2. Seat the Loader Fitting into the loader coupler.

• Push down to hold the coupler valve open.

3. Operate the pump and view the movement of the follower rod.
4. Discontinue pump operation once the groove on the follower

rod is visible.

5. Disengage follower rod from follower and push into the

Grease Cylinder.

SER 597

Cordless Grease Gun

Alemite, LLC