SM 1619X03291
Do not recharge battery in damp or wet environment. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. If battery case is cracked or otherwise damaged, do not insert into charger. Battery short or fire may result.
Charge only Skil approved rechargeable batteries. See Functional Description and Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
Charge battery pack in temperatures above +32 degrees F (0 degrees C) and below +113 degrees F (45 degrees C). Store tool and battery pack in locations where temperatures will not exceed 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery cells.
Battery leakage may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. The battery
liquid is caustic and could cause chemical burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
Place charger on flat
charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating surfaces block proper air circulation which may cause overheating of the charger and battery pack. If smoke or melting of the case are observed unplug the charger immediately and do not use the battery pack or charger.
Use of an attachment not recom- mended or sold by Skil may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Charging the Tool
When the battery is empty, the tool is switched off by means of a protective circuit: The tool no longer operates.
To prevent damage to ! CAUTION battery, do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the tool has
been automatically switched off.
The battery is supplied partially charged. Completely charge the battery before using your power tool for the first time. The lithium ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not damage the battery.
A battery that is new or has not been used for a longer period does not develop its full capacity until after approx. 5 charging/discharging cycles.
1.Insert the connector pin into hole provided in rear end of handle, then plug the charger into the power source (Fig. 1)
During the charging procedure, the handle of the tool warms up. This is normal.
Disconnect the battery charger from the power supply when not using it for longer periods.
! CAUTION To prevent damage to charger, do not run the
tool with the charger connected.
FIG. 1
CONNECTOR PIN
Battery Care
When batteries are not in ! WARNING tool or charger, keep them away from metal objects. For example, to protect terminals from shorting DO NOT place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may result.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may
explode.
