Harbor Freight Tools 37412 operating instructions Battery Precautions, Unpacking, Charging Battery

Note: Always switch to a fresh battery when tool performance begins to diminish. Severe heat is most destructive to a battery; the more heat generated, the faster the battery loses power. A battery that gets too hot can be permanently damaged. Never over-discharge a battery by using the tool even after tool performance is decreasing. Never attempt to discharge a tool’s battery by continuing to pull the tool trigger. When tool performance begins to diminish, stop the tool, re-charge the battery and use the fresh battery for optimal performance.

Battery Precautions

1.Read all instructions and warnings on the battery before charging the battery.

2.To avoid accidents, charge the supplied battery only. Do not use a different charger with this battery.

3.Do not expose the battery to rain or wet conditions.

4.To avoid damage of cable and plug, never pull the cable to disconnect the charger.

5.Do not use the charger if the cable or plug are damaged.

6.Repairs should be carried out by experts only.

7.Do not touch the battery poles with any conductive source.

8.Do not store the battery in a box with other metal objects.

9.Ni-Cd Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not throw the battery in a fire.

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual. If any part of the machine is missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the front cover as soon as possible.

Note: Cutting blade and rip fence sold separately.

Charging Battery

The Battery does not come charged from the factory. Charge before using. Part numbers below refer to Parts List on page 8. Charging room temperature: 500 F - 1040 F.

1.Insert the Battery (#14) into the black Charger Base. The Battery will only insert one way.

2.Plug the Charger Base into a wall socket. Note: The Charger Base has an ON red light, an OFF green light, and a SET button.

3.When the Charger Base is plugged into a wall socket, the GREEN light will go on. This shows that all circuitry is working properly and the Charger Base is ready to charge.

4.Press the SET button to start the charge. The red light will go on and will continue to be on while the Battery is charging. The Battery will charge in approximately 1-1/2 hours. When the RED light goes off, the Battery charge is complete.

5.After charging, unplug the Charger Base from the wall socket.

6.Remove the Battery from the Charger Base and insert the Battery into the base of the tool.

Note: The operation time of a new battery will ramp up as it is properly used and recharged. It will take about 5 cycles before the battery is at maximum efficiency.

Warning: If two or more batteries are to be charged, allow the Charging Base time to cool down between charges.

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