CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Caution: Always disconnect this tool from its electrical power supply before performing any cleaning, servicing, or maintenance.

1.Keep the Drill exterior free of oil or grease. Use only a mild soap and damp cloth when cleaning. Do not use a flammable or combustible solvent. Do not immerse this product in a liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside the tool.

2.Before each use, examine the general condition of the Drill. Check for loose screws, mis- alignment, binding of moving parts, improper mounting, broken parts and any other condi- tion that may affect its safe operation. Run the Drill for about ten seconds to ensure all moving parts are running smoothly and there are no loose parts, rattles, or sparking that would indicate defects. If an abnormality occurs, turn off the Drill immediately and have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use a damaged tool.

3.The Drill is equipped with an 18V Nickel-Cadmium Battery. With proper care, the Battery can be recharged many times. Follow the steps below to ensure correct Battery care:

a.Note: Always switch to a fresh battery when tool performance begins to dimin- ish. 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 dam- aged. 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, recharge the battery and use the fresh battery for optimal performance.

b.Place the Battery into the Battery Charger as described in the section, “To Charge The Battery.” Charging room temperature: 50° F - 104° F.

4.If the Battery has charged for 2 hours but will not power the Drill, the Battery may need replacement. Purchase only replacement batteries from Harbor Freight Tools. Do not at- tempt to repair the Ni-Cd Battery.

Disposal of Ni-Cd Battery

5.Contact local hazardous waste disposal authorities for proper battery disposal or recycling guidelines. NEVER set fire to a used battery.

Rev 03a

SKU 44849

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 44849 manual Cleaning and Maintenance, Disposal of Ni-Cd Battery