Stanley QPM CORDLESS TOOL, Instruction Manual

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Cordless Tool
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Safety
WARNING
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
To Avoid Injury:
• Install tools and controllers in dry, indoor, non-flammable, and non-explosive environments only.
• Do not use this product near water, for example near a washbowl, wet basement, or the like.
• This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators or other devices that produce heat.
• This product should not be subjected to vibration or shock or in close contact with water or other liquids.
• To minimize electrical interference, place the tools and controllers as far away from possible sources of
electrical noise, such as arc welding equipment.
CAUTION
• When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
1.5.3
Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs
WARNING
To Avoid Injury:
• When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
• Read and understand all the safety recommendations and all operating instructions before operating tools
and controllers. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
• Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery pack from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Never force the battery pack into the charger. Do not modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a non-
compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious personal injury. Consult the chart at the end
of this manual for compatibility of batteries and chargers.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated STANLEY chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
DANGER
To Avoid Injury:
• Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason.
• DO NOT probe pack with conductive objects.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F
(40°C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For best life store battery packs in a cool, dry
location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery pack in a tool with the trigger switch locked on. Never tape the start trigger
switch in the ON position.
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