Skil 2885, 2585 Charging Battery Pack 3 Hour Charger, Important Charging Notes, Drilling Metal

CHARGING BATTERY PACK (3 HOUR CHARGER)

Plug charger cord into your standard power outlet, then insert battery pack into charger. The charger’s green light (Fig. 4), will turn “ON”. The green light remains ‘‘ON’’ as long as charger is plugged in, and does not shut off.

After normal usage, the battery pack requires approximately 3 hours or less charging time to become fully charged. If the battery pack is run-down completely, it may require up to 5 hours charging time to become fully charged.

When the battery pack is fully charged, unplug the charger (unless you're charging another battery pack) and slip the battery pack back into the tool handle.

FIG. 4

CHARGER

INDICATOR

LIGHT

BATTERY PACK

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1.The battery pack accepts only about 80% of its maximum capacity with its first few charge cycles. However, after the first few charge cycles, the battery will charge to full capacity.

2.The charger was designed to fast charge the battery only when the battery temperature is between 40˚F (4˚C) and 105˚F (41˚C).

3.A substantial drop in operating time per charge may mean that the battery pack is nearing the end of its life and should be replaced.

4.If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a month or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best to run your tool down until it is fully discharged before storing your battery pack. After a long period of storage, the capacity at first recharge will be lower. Normal capacity will be restored in two or three charge/discharge cycles.

Remember to unplug charger during storage period.

5.If battery does not charge properly:

a.Check for voltage at outlet by plugging in some other electrical device.

b.Check to see if outlet is connected to a light switch which turns power “off” when lights are turned off.

c.Check battery pack terminals for dirt. Clean with cotton swab and alcohol if necessary.

d.If you still do not get proper charging, take or send tool, battery pack and charger to your local Skil Service Center. See “Tools, Electric” in the Yellow Pages for names and addresses.

Note: Use of chargers or battery packs not sold by Skil will void the warranty.

DRILLING WOOD OR PLASTIC

If backing block is not used, ease up on the pressure just before the bit breaks through the wood to avoid splintering. Complete the hole from the opposite side immediately after the point breaks through. If bit binds, reverse the drilling operation to help remove the bit from the work.

DRILLING METAL

Make a center punch in the material for easier starting. Use enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. If the bit is allowed to merely spin in the hole, it will become dull within a short time. When drilling a larger hole, it is faster and easier on your power pack to first make a smaller hole and enlarge it to the required

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