MCL1638LR, -G, -M
2
rev. 12/02/19
MCL1638LR 16V 3/8" Long Reach Ratchet
• Repetitive motions or exposure to vibration may be
harmful to hands or arms .
• Do not overreach . Keep proper footing and balance
at all times . Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the tool in unexpected situations .
• Use safety equipment . Always wear eye protection .
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions .
Tool Use and Care
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform . Holding the
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control .
• Do not force tool . Use the correct tool for your
application .
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off .
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired .
• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch
in the locked or "off" position before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool .
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally .
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons . Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users .
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another . Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or
a fire .
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool’s operation . If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using . Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools .
•
Use only impact sockets and accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may
create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by the
MATCO authorized service centers listed . Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may
result in a risk of injury . Repair by unqualified personnel,
use of unauthorized parts, and failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or
injury .
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RE SULT IN IN JU RY.
WARNING
WARNING:
This product can expose
you to chemicals including phthalates,
which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
(FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS)
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions . Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire, explosion and/or serious personal injury . It is the
responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel
read this manual prior to using the device . It is also the
responsibility of the device owner to keep this manual intact
and in a convenient location for all to see and read . If the
manual or product labels are lost or not legible, contact
Matco Tools for replacements . If the operator is not fluent
in English, the product and safety instructions shall be read
and discussed with the operator in the operator's native
language by the purchaser/owner or his designee, making
sure that the operator comprehends its contents .
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit . Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents .
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust . Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes .
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool . Distractions can cause you to lose
control and endanger others .
Electrical Safety
• A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery . A charger that may be
suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery .
• Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated
battery pack . Use of any other batteries may create a risk
of fire .
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool . Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication .
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury .
• Dress properly . Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry .
Contain long hair . Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts . Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can
be caught in moving parts .
• Avoid accidental starting . Be sure switch is in the locked
or "off" position before inserting battery pack . Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack
into a tool with the switch on invites accidents .
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the
tool on . A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating
part of the tool may result in personal injury .
