Important Charging Notes - Porter-Cable PCL18HD Manual

Leaving The Battery in The Charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely.The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged. This charger features an
automatic tune-up mode which equals or balances the
individual cells in the battery pack to allow it to function at
peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or
whenever the battery no longer delivers the same amount of
work. To use the automatic tune-up mode, place the battery
pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOTcharge
the battery pack in an air temperature below +40°F
(+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C).This is important
and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to
touch while charging. This is anormal condition, and
does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
• Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
other appliance.
• Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
Move charger and battery pack to a location where the
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surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F -
75°F (18°- 24°C).
• If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack
and charger to your local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily
done previously. DO NOTCONTINUE to use under the
seconditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may
also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire
with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any build up
of metallic particles should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power
supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other
liquid.
Shock hazard! Do not allow any liquid to get inside
charger.Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or
cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
From the Tool
Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing
battery.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK: Insert battery pack into tool as
shown in figure C.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery release
button as shown in figure D and pull battery pack out of
tool.
Safety warnings and Instructions: Drills
1. Hold drill firmly with one hand on the grip and the other
hand on the side handle as shown in figure E
2. When attaching accessories in the drill chuck, hand
tighten the keyless chuck firmly.
Warning! Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly
used) causing a twist. Always expect the stall. Grip the drill
firmly to control the twisting action and prevent loss of
control which could cause personal injury. If a stall does
occur, release the trigger immediately and determine the
reason for the stall before re-starting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Trigger Switch & Forward/Reverse Button -
Figure F
The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and releasing the
trigger switch figure F. The farther the trigger is depressed,
the higher the speed of the drill. Aforward/reverse control
button determines the direction of the tool and also serves
as a lock off button. To select forward rotation, release the
trigger switch and depress the forward/reverse control
button.To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse
control button in the opposite direction.
The center position of the control button locks the tool in the
off position. When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.
Adjusting Torque Control - Figure G
This tool is fitted with a torque adjustment collar (3)to select
the operating mode and to set the torque for tightening
screws. Large screws and hard workpiece materials require
a higher torque setting than small screws and soft
workpiece materials.
For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the collar to
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the drilling position symbol .
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