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when you turn out the lights.

c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).

d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.

4.The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.

5.Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.

6.Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.

: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL

: Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK: Insert battery pack into tool as shown in figure C.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery release button as shown in figure C and pull battery pack out of tool.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

C

: Always use proper eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating this power tool.

NOTE: Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.

Place blade and shoe lightly against work to be cut.

Switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum speed before applying pressure.

Always hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting as shown in figure D. Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and will minimize blade breakage.

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