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MAINTENANcE
GENERAL MAINTENANcE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi-
cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when using compressed air
to clean tools. If the operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always
remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning
or performing any maintenance.
BATTERy PAcK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR REcycLING
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
This product uses nickel-cadmium and
lithium-ion batteries. Local, state or fed-
eral laws may prohibit disposal of batter-
ies in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available recycling
and/or disposal options.
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery
pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery
pack or remove any of its components. Lithium-ion
and nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Also, never touch both termi-
nals with metal objects and/or body parts as short
circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure
to comply with these warnings could result in fire
and/or serious injury.
Li - Ion
BATTERIES
This product will accept DieHard
®
19.2 V lithium-ion
battery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel-cadmium
battery packs.
The batteries for this product have been designed
to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like
all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not
disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the
batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when
wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
For lithium-ion batteries:
Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is
fully charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
80°F and away from moisture.
Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition.
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as
normal.
For nickel-cadmium batteries:
Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is
fully charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
80°F.
Store battery packs in a “discharged” condition.
