Battery Pack Removal And Preparation For Recycling - Craftsman 115 Operator's Manual

• Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck
jaws sacurety.Tap sharplywith a m_et in a counter-
clockwise d_rection.This wilt loosenthe chuck on the
spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.
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TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
l'ha chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop
a wobble. Periodicallycheck the chuck.screwfor tight-
ne_s.
• Lock the switch trigger by placing the directiono! rota-
tion selector in the canter position.
• Open the chuck iaws.
• insert the hex key into the chuck and _ghten the chuck
jaws sscurel'/. "Tapthe hex key sharplyw_h a mallet in
a clockwise direction.This will tighten the chuck on the
spindle.
• Open the chuck jaws and remove the hax key.
• Tighten the chuck screw.
NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
BA'rrERIES
The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cad-
mium rechargeabiebatteries. Length of servicefrom each
charging willdepend on the type of work you are doing.
The batteriesin this tool have been designed 10 provide
maximum b-ouble-frse life. However, llke all batteries, they
w[Uevantusllywear ouL Do not disassemble battery pack
and attempt to replace the batteries. H_ndtingof these
batteries, especiallywhen wearing rings and jewelry,could
result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggestthe
foUoWing:
• Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is
futly charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
80°F.
• Store battery packs in a "discharged" condition.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
To preservenatural resources,please
mcyc_ ordispose of t_tteries
properly.
ThLs productcontains nickel-cadmium
batteries, Local, state or federal
laws may prohibitdisposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in ordinary b'esh.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regardingavailab[e recyclingand/or c_ispoea(options.
_k wARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's
terminalswith heaw-duty adhesive tape, Do net
attempt to destroy or disessemb_eb_tary pack or
remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium
batteriesmust be recycled or d(spossd of properly.
Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects
andJor body p_'ts as short circuit may result. Keep
away from c_ldren. Failureto comply with these
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
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