SAFETY

Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Tool Set Up

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Release the Trigger and remove the Battery Pack before adjusting tool or installing accessories.

SETUP

WARNING! Do not install the Battery Pack until AFTER you complete the following steps to set up the tool for use.

WARNING! Only use 1/4" Hex Shank bits designed for impact use. Verify bit fits the screw/hex bolt precisely before use.

1.An additional bit may be stored in the Driver’s Bit Groove during use.

2.To lock the trigger mechanism as a safety measure, slide the Direction Switch so that it is in the center position. This will prevent the driver turning on accidentally.

3.Pull Collar (11-1) forward, insert bit into Anvil and then release Collar. Pull on bit to ensure it is secure.

4.Insert the fully charged Battery Pack into the base of the Impact Driver, making sure that it clicks into place securely. Be sure the Battery Pack is securely seated into the Handle so it does not fall off during use.

NOTICE: Do not change direction of rotation while Anvil is rotating. Wait until Anvil has come to a complete stop before changing direction.

OPERATION

Charging

MAINTENANCE

1.Place the Battery Pack on a dry fireproof surface in a room where the temperature is from 50–104° F.

Note: If recharging a newly spent Battery Pack, allow it to cool completely before charging.

2.Examine the Battery Pack. It must be undamaged, and a NiCd type Battery Pack.

Do not charge a cracked, open, or leaking Battery Pack, or charge a non‑recommended type of Battery Pack.

3.The Battery Pack’s terminals are designed to fit this Charger specifically. If the Battery Pack does to not fit the Charger properly, do not try to insert it.

Do not force a Battery Pack into the Charger.

4.Plug the Power Supply into a grounded, 120V~, 60Hz receptacle.

5.Connect the Power Supply to the Charger. The green power LED will light, showing that power is supplied to the Charger.

6.Slide the Battery Pack into the charger until the button on the Battery Pack clicks into place. The Red LED will flash to show the Battery is charging and the Green LED will continue to stay lit.

Note: The Battery Pack’s capacity will increase somewhat during the first few charging cycles.

A fully discharged Battery Pack will take about 1 hour to fully charge. Recharging the Battery Pack for more than 1 hour can damage the battery cells.

7.While charging, the Battery Pack, Charger, and Power Supply may become warm to the touch. This is normal, and does not indicate a problem.

8.The red LED will light continuously when the Battery Pack is charged. Unplug the Charger and disconnect it from the Battery Pack when finished.

9.Allow the Battery Pack to cool completely before using it.

10.Press the Battery Button to release Battery Pack from the Charger.

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Item 68853

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Chicago Electric 68853 owner manual Tool Set Up, Charging, Operating Instructions