Batteries; Storage; General Maintenance - Craftsman 315.115920 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when using compressed air
to clean products. If the operation is dusty, also wear
a dust mask.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always
remove the battery pack from the product 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.
,_, 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.
STORAGE (1 MONTH OR LONGER)
• Clean all foreign materiat from the blower/vac.
• Empty the vacuum bag before storage.
• Store indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
BATTERIES
The battery pack for this product is equipped with nickel-
cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from
each charging will depend on the type of work you are
doing.
The batteries in this product have been designed to pro-
vide 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 temperature is below
80:R
• 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 federat
laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your IocaI waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
A 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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