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not disassemble the charger.
•
For best results, only charge the battery when the temperature range of the battery and work area
is between 10–40°C (50–105°F).
•
Unplug the charger when not in use and before cleaning or maintenance.
•
Do not abuse the cord.
To reduce the risk of damage to the electric cord or plug, never carry the
charger by the cord or yank the cord to pull the plug. Always grasp the plug and pull to discon-
nect. Always keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Failure to adhere to these safety rules can greatly increase the chances of injury.
REMOVING & INSTALLING BATTERY
WARNING:
Always make sure your fingers are away from the ON/OFF switch when removing or in-
stalling a battery.
1.
To remove the battery from the tool, squeeze the locking buttons (C) on the top of the battery.
2.
Slide the battery (C) completely out of the tool.
3.
Slide the battery fully into the tool handle until you hear the locking latches “clicks” into place.
NOTE: The battery will not fit into the tool if the negative polarity symbols are not aligned. If you en-
counter difficulty inserting the battery into the tool, check to make sure the negative polarity symbols
are aligned.
Gently pull on the battery to ensure it is securely latched into the tool.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Before beginning any polishing or sanding project, it is important that you fully charge the
battery. As it takes 2 to 3 hours to fully charge a rundown battery, it is recommended that the
battery be charged the day before being used.
WARNING: Use ONLY the 18 Volt charger supplied with this tool to charge the battery. Do not
charge any other batteries with the charger supplied with this tool. Mixing incompatible batter-
ies and charger may cause the battery to leak or burst causing personal injury.
BATTERY & CHARGER FACTS
1.
The battery supplied with the tool is NOT fully charged when shipped. The battery must be
charged for at least 5 hours before being used in the spray gun.
2.
There are two conditions under which a battery will not accept a full charge:
•
when the battery is new
•
when the battery has not been used for an extended period of time.
These are normal conditions and do not indicate a problem. After about four cycles of charging and
discharging through use, the battery will accept a full charge.
WARNING:
Remove the battery before carrying out any work on the S-100C.
Before switching on the power tool. Unpack the spray gun and check that there are no missing
or damaged parts.
NOTE:
The batteries are not fully charged on delivery. Prior to initial operation, charge the batteries
ffully. Refer to the charger operating manual.
