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When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are
missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this
manual. If any part of the machine is missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at
the number on the front cover as soon as possible.
1.
Read all instructions and warnings on the battery before charging the battery.
2.
To avoid accidents, charge the supplied battery only. Do not use a different charger
with this battery.
3.
Do not expose the battery to rain or wet conditions.
4.
To avoid damage of cable and plug, never pull the cable to disconnect the charger.
5.
Do not use the charger if the cable or plug are damaged.
6.
Repairs should be carried out by experts only.
7.
Do not touch the battery poles with any conductive source.
8.
Do not store the battery in a box with other metal objects.
9.
Do not throw the battery in a fire.
The Battery does not come charged from the factory. Charge before using. Part numbers
below refer to the Parts List on page 7.
1. Insert the Battery (#20) into the black Charger Base. The Battery will only insert one way.
2. Plug the Charger Base into a wall socket. Note: The Charger Base has an ON red light,
an OFF green light, and a SET button.
3. When the Charger Base is plugged into a wall socket, the GREEN light will go on. This
shows that all circuitry is working properly and the Charger Base is ready to charge.
4. Press the SET button to start the charge. The red light will go on and will continue to be
on while the Battery is charging. The Battery will charge in approximately 1-1/2 hours.
5. When the RED light goes off, the Battery charge is complete.
6. After charging, unplug the Charger Base from the wall socket.
7. Remove the Battery from the Charger Base, and insert the Battery into the base of the
tool.
Note: The operation time of a new battery will ramp up as it is properly used and
recharged. It will take about 5 cycles before the Battery is at maximum efficiency.
Warning: If two or more batteries are to be charged, allow the Charging Base time to
cool down between charges.
SKU 38358
Unpacking
Battery Precautions
Charging Battery
Page 4
Rev 09/98
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