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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended for use
with this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Removing and installing threaded fasteners
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
When the tool is forced or overloaded, the Li-ion battery
pack will automatically shut off the tool. To reset the tool,
release the trigger and resume operation. If the tool still does
not resume operation, remove and reinsert the battery. Do
not force the tool.
OPERATION
HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
Li-ion battery packs are equipped with a high temperature
protection feature that automatically deactivates the tool
when
the motor is overheated
. To resume operation, allow
the tool to cool and then squeeze the trigger.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BELT CLIP
See Figure 1, page 8.
The belt clip can be installed on either side of the tool.
Squeeze the prongs together as shown.
Insert the prongs into the belt clip slot on either side of
the tool.
When the belt clip is fully inserted into the slot, release
the prongs.
To remove, squeeze the prongs together and pull the belt
clip out of the slot on the side of the tool.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 8.
Lock the switch trigger.
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s
manuals for your battery pack and charger.
ROTATING THE RATCHET HEAD
See Figures 3 - 4, page 8.
WARNING:
The ratchet head may become hot during periods of
extended use or when the tool is under stress. Allow
the ratchet head to cool completely before touching the
ratchet head. Touching a hot ratchet head could result
in burns or other injuries.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.