Stanley QPM CORDLESS TOOL, Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
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Getting Started
For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the charger
for optimal results.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be
recharged before use.
2.2 Charger
Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the charger, battery pack and the QPM
cordless tool.
The MCB101 battery pack charger is designed to charge STANLEY 12–20V Max* lithium ion battery packs. This
charger requires no adjustment and is designed to be as easy as possible to operate. Simply place your battery
pack into the receptacle of a plugged in MCB101 charger and it will automatically charge the pack.
2.2.1 Safe Operating Instructions
CAUTION
• Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the charger can be shorted by
foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal
chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the receptacle.
Unplug the charger before attempting to clean it.
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in this manual. The charger
and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging STANLEY rechargeable batteries. Any other uses
may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. This will reduce the risk of damage to the
electric plug and cord.
Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk
of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
When operating a charger outdoors, always provide a dry location and use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more
than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum
wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
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