Battery/Charger
Before usi ng b atter y ch arger , re ad all
instructions and cautionary mar kings on
(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3)
product using battery.
Use only the charger which accompanied
your product or direct replacement as
listed in the catalog or this manual. Do not
substitute a ny other charger. Use on ly Skil
approved chargers with your p roduct. See
Functional Description and Specifications.
Do not disassemble charger or operate the
charger i f it has r eceived a sharp blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged in any
way. Replace damaged cord or plugs
immediately. Incorrect reassembly or damage
may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not recharge battery in damp or wet
environment. Do not expose charger to rain
or sn ow. If batte ry c ase is c racke d or
otherwise damaged, do not insert into
charger.Battery short or fire may result.
Charge only Skil a pproved rech argeable
batteries. See Functional Descri ption a nd
Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
Charge battery pack in temperatures above
+32 degr ees F (0 de grees C ) and below
+113 degrees F (45 degrees C). Store tool
and ba ttery pack i n loca tion s wher e
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 temperatu re condi tions. Av oid
contact with skin and ey es. Th e bat tery
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.
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Position yourself to avoi d being caught
between the tool or side handle and walls
or posts. Should the bit become bound or
jammed in the w ork, the reaction torque o f
the tool could crush your hand or leg.
If the bit becom es boun d in the
work pie ce, rele ase the trigger
immed iate ly, rev erse th e di rect ion of
rotation and slowly squeeze the trigger to
back out the b it. Be read y for a stron g
reaction torq ue. The drill body will te nd to
twist in the opposite direction as the drill bit is
rotating.
Do not grasp the tool or place your hands
too clos e to the spinning chuck or dril l
bit. Your hand may be lacerated.
When installing a bit, insert the shank of
the bit well within th e chuck. If the bit is
not inserted deep enough, the grip of the
chuck over the bit is reduced and the loss of
control is increased. After b it insertion, pull
on bit to ensure it is locked.
Do n ot use dul l o r d amag ed bits an d
accessories. Dull or da maged bits have a
greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.
When removing the bit from the tool avoid
cont act w ith skin a nd use prope r
protective gloves wh en graspi ng the bit
or accessory. Accessories may be hot after
prolonged use.
Check to see tha t k eys and adj ustin g
wrenc hes are re move d from th e d rill
before switching the tool "ON". Ke ys or
wren ches ca n f ly away a t h igh vel ocit y
striking you or a bystander.
Do not run the drill while carryin g it at
your side. A spinning drill bit could become
entangled with clothing and injury may result.
Some du st creat ed by
power s andi ng, saw ing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activitie s cont ains chemical s know n to
caus e c anc er, bi rth de fect s o r othe r
reproduct ive h arm. Some examp les o f
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chro mium from chem ically -
treated lumber.
Your ri sk from th ese exp osur es var ies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To redu ce y our expos ure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such
as t hos e d ust ma sks tha t a re spe cial ly
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
!
WARNING
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