General Maintenance; For Recycling - Craftsman 11543 - C3 19.2 Volt Cordless Hammer Operator's Manual

_b, WARNING:Whenservicing, useonlyidentical
Craftsman r eplacement parts.Useofanyotherpart
maycreatea hazard or causeproduct d amage.
_ WARNING:Always wearsafetygoggles or safety
glasses withsideshieldswhenusingcompressed a ir
to clean tools.Ifthe operation is dusty, a lsoweara
dustmask.
_ WARNING:Toavoidserious personal
injury, always
remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning
or performing any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
_1_1_WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi-
cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.
BATTERIES
The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cad-
mium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide
maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they
will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could
result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
[] Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is
fully charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
[] Store the battery pack where the temperatures is be-
low 80°F.
[] Store battery packs in a "discharged" condition.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries
properly.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
_ WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's
terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not
attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or
remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium
batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects
and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep
away from children. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
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