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ITEM #0233310
18-VOLT
LITHIUM-ION
DRILL/DRIVER
MODEL #K18LD-26A
Français p. 19
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  • Page 1 LITHIUM-ION DRILL/DRIVER MODEL #K18LD-26A Français p. 19 Español p. 37 KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Know the Tool 7R RSHUDWH WKLV WRRO FDUHIXOO\ UHDG WKLV PDQXDO DQG DOO ODEHOV DI¿[HG WR WKH GULOOGULYHU EHIRUH XVLQJ LW Keep this manual available for future reference. Important 7KLV WRRO VKRXOG RQO\ EH VHUYLFHG E\ D TXDOL¿HG VHUYLFH WHFKQLFLDQ Read All Instructions Thoroughly General Safety Rules For All Power Tools WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Personal Safety ‡ 6WD\ DOHUW ZDWFK ZKDW \RX DUH GRLQJ DQG XVH FRPPRQ VHQVH ZKHQ RSHUDWLQJ D SRZHU WRRO 'R QRW XVH D SRZHU WRRO ZKLOH \RX DUH WLUHG RU XQGHU WKH LQÀXHQFH RI GUXJV DOFRKRO RU medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal LQMXU\ ‡...
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION Battery Tool Use and Care ‡ 5HFKDUJH RQO\ ZLWK WKH FKDUJHU VSHFL¿HG E\ WKH PDQXIDFWXUHU A charger that is suitable for RQH W\SH RI EDWWHU\ SDFN PD\ FUHDWH D ULVN RI ¿UH ZKHQ XVHG ZLWK DQRWKHU EDWWHU\ SDFN ‡...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 6RPH H[DPSOHV RI WKHVH FKHPLFDOV DUH — Lead from lead-based paints. —...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Part Description Variable-speed trigger switch Direction-of-rotation selector (forward/center lock/reverse) 7RUTXHDGMXVWPHQW ULQJ LED work light Handle Gear selector Keyless chuck Belt clip (1) Screw (1) WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the drill/driver to cause carelessness. Remember that RQH FDUHOHVV PRPHQW LV HQRXJK WR FDXVH VHYHUH LQMXU\ %HIRUH DWWHPSWLQJ WR XVH DQ\ WRRO EH VXUH WR become familiar with all of the operating features and safety instructions.

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. To Attach Battery Pack a. Place the direction-of-rotation selector ( B ) in the center ( locked ) position. b. Align the raised portion on the battery pack (not included) with the grooves on the bottom of the DETACH drill/driver, and then slide the battery pack onto the drill/driver as shown.
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  7ZR6SHHG *HDU %R[ The drill/driver has a two-speed gear box designed for drilling or driving at two different variable-speed ranges. A gear selector (F) is located on the top of the drill/driver to select either 1 (Low) or 2 (High) speed. When set to 1, the drill/driver will deliver lower speeds and increased power and torque.
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Direction-of-Rotation Selector (Forward/Center Lock/Reverse) The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the trigger switch (A). With the drill/driver held in the normal operating position, pointing away from you: a. Position the direction-of-rotation selector (B) to the left of the tool for forward rotation.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. Keyless Chuck The drill/driver has a keyless chuck (G) to tighten or UHOHDVH GULOO ELWV LQ WKH FKXFN MDZV 7KH DUURZV RQ the chuck indicate the direction in which to rotate the chuck body in order to GRIP (tighten) or OPEN UHOHDVH WKH FKXFN MDZV RQ WKH GULOO ELW WARNING: Do not hold the chuck body with one hand and use the power of the drill/driver to tighten the...
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7. Drill Mode Select the drill mode for drilling and other heavy- duty applications. To select the drill mode, rotate the WRUTXHDGMXVWPHQW ULQJ C ) until the drill icon aligns with the torque indicator and clicks into position. 8.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10. Installing Bits a. Lock the trigger switch by placing the direction-of- rotation selector (B) in the OFF (center) position. E 2SHQ RU FORVH WKH FKXFN MDZV WR D SRLQW ZKHUH WKH opening is slightly larger than the shank of the bit you intend to use.
  • Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11. Removing Bits a. Lock the trigger switch by placing the direction-of- rotation selector (B) in the OFF (center) position. E 2SHQ WKH FKXFN MDZV NOTICE: Rotate the chuck body in the reverse direction WR ORRVHQ WKH FKXFN MDZV 'R QRW XVH D ZUHQFK WR WLJKWHQ RU ORRVHQ WKH FKXFN MDZV c.
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS h. To stop the drill/driver, release the trigger switch and allow the tool to come to a complete stop. The electric brake quickly stops the rotation. This feature engages automatically when you release the trigger switch. NOTICE: This drill/driver is equipped with an electric brake. When the brake is functioning properly, sparks may be visible through the vent slots in the housing.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13. Screw Driving Try to use modern screws for easy driving and improved grip. a. Install the correct driver bit. b. Ensure that the torque-setting ring is set to the most suitable setting. If in doubt, start with a low setting and gradually increase the setting until the most suitable position is found.

  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Maintenance $OO UHSDLUV VKRXOG EH FDUULHG RXW RQO\ E\ DQ DXWKRUL]HG VHUYLFH RUJDQL]DWLRQ Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove the battery pack from the tool. For safe and proper operation, always keep the tool and its ventilation slots clean. Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your drill/driver;...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    This warranty excludes blades, bits, bulbs and accessories. 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ JLYHV \RX VSHFL¿F OHJDO ULJKWV DQG \RX PD\ DOVR KDYH RWKHU ULJKWV WKDW YDU\ IURP VWDWH to state. Printed in China KOBALT ® and the K Design ® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.
  • Page 19 18-VOLT CIRCULAR MODEL #K18LC-26A Français p. 21 Español p. 41 KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m.
  • Page 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ............. . 2 Safety Information .

  • Page 21: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Know the Tool 7R RSHUDWH WKLV WRRO FDUHIXOO\ UHDG WKLV PDQXDO DQG DOO ODEHOV DI¿[HG WR WKH FLUFXODU VDZ EHIRUH XVLQJ LW Keep this manual available for future reference. Important 7KLV WRRO VKRXOG EH VHUYLFHG RQO\ E\ D TXDOL¿HG VHUYLFH WHFKQLFLDQ Read All Instructions Thoroughly General Safety Rules For All Power Tools WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
  • Page 22 SAFETY INFORMATION Personal Safety ‡ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. 'R QRW XVH D SRZHU WRRO ZKLOH \RX DUH WLUHG RU XQGHU WKH LQÀXHQFH RI GUXJV DOFRKRO RU medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal LQMXU\ ‡...
  • Page 23 SAFETY INFORMATION Battery Tool Use and Care ‡ 5HFKDUJH RQO\ ZLWK WKH FKDUJHU VSHFL¿HG E\ WKH PDQXIDFWXUHU A charger that is suitable for RQH W\SH RI EDWWHU\ SDFN PD\ FUHDWH D ULVN RI ¿UH ZKHQ XVHG ZLWK DQRWKHU EDWWHU\ SDFN ‡...
  • Page 24 SAFETY INFORMATION Further Safety Instructions For All Saws Cause and operator prevention of kickback: — Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. —...
  • Page 25 SAFETY INFORMATION ‡ &KHFN WKH RSHUDWLRQ RI WKH ORZHU JXDUG VSULQJ ,I WKH JXDUG DQG WKH VSULQJ DUH QRW RSHUDWLQJ properly, they must be serviced before use. A lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris. ‡...

  • Page 26: Preparation

    PREPARATION Know Your Circular Saw Before attempting to use the circular saw, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements. kobalttools.com...

  • Page 27: Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Part Description Trigger switch Motor housing Main handle $X[LOLDU\ KDQGOH Bevel locking knob 0° - 50° bevel scale Edge-guide locking knob Blade-guard lever Lower blade guard Base plate Upper blade guard Depth-locking lever Depth scale Spindle-lock button Blade Blade bolt %ODGH RXWHU ÀDQJH Lock-off button...
  • Page 28 If any part of the tool is missing or damaged, do not attach the battery pack or use WARNING: the tool until the part has been repaired or replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in VHULRXV LQMXU\ 7R SUHYHQW DFFLGHQWDO VWDUWLQJ WKDW FRXOG FDXVH VHULRXV SHUVRQDO LQMXU\ DOZD\V WARNING: UHPRYH WKH EDWWHU\ SDFN IURP WKH VDZ ZKHQ DVVHPEOLQJ SDUWV PDNLQJ DGMXVWPHQWV LQVWDOOLQJ RU removing blades, cleaning, or when it is not in use.

  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Variable-Speed Trigger Switch Your saw is equipped with a trigger switch (A) to turn the saw on and off, and to control the speed. a. To start the saw, depress the lock-off button (R) and then squeeze the trigger switch. b.
  • Page 30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Installing a Saw Blade a. Remove the battery pack from the saw. b. Depress and hold the spindle-lock button (N). c. While keeping the spindle-lock button depressed, remove the blade bolt (P) by turning it clockwise with the blade wrench (V).
  • Page 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Blade Guard System The lower blade guard (I) on the circular saw is there for the operator’s protection and safety. Do not alter it for any reason. If the lower blade guard becomes damaged or if the blade begins to run slowly or sluggishly, DO NOT operate the saw until the damaged part has been repaired or replaced.
  • Page 32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Depth-Of-Cut Adjustment WARNING: Always maintain the correct blade-depth setting. The correct blade-depth setting for all cuts should not H[FHHG WKH WKLFNQHVV RI WKH PDWHULDO EHLQJ FXW E\ PRUH than 1/4 in. (6.5 mm). Greater blade depth will increase the chance of kickback, and cause the cut to be rough.
  • Page 33 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8. Cutting With the Circular Saw 5HIHU WR WKH ¿JXUHV LQ WKLV VHFWLRQ WR OHDUQ WKH FRUUHFW DQG incorrect ways of handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control FRXOG FDXVH DQ DFFLGHQW UHVXOWLQJ LQ VHULRXV LQMXU\ DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, WKH EODGH LV H[SRVHG RQ WKH XQGHUVLGH RI WKH VDZ XQWLO WKH...
  • Page 34 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9. Cross-Cutting/Rip Cutting When making a cross-cut or a rip cut, align the guideline with the blade-guide notch (S) on the base, as shown in Fig. 9. The distance from the saw blade to the saw EDVH LV DSSUR[LPDWHO\  LQ  FP RQ WKH OHIW VLGH of the saw and 4-1/4 in.
  • Page 35 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10. Bevel Cutting To make the best possible cut: a. Align the cutting line with the blade-guide notch (S) on the base when making 45° bevel cuts. b. Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine the amount to offset the guideline on the cutting material.

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11. Pocket Cutting WARNING: $OZD\V DGMXVW WKH EHYHO VHWWLQJ WR 0°before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw DQG SRVVLEOH VHULRXV LQMXU\ D $GMXVW WKH EHYHO ƒ DQG WLJKWHQ WKH EHYHOORFNLQJ knob.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    7KLV ZDUUDQW\ H[FOXGHV EODGHV ELWV EXOEV DQG DFFHVVRULHV 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ JLYHV \RX VSHFL¿F OHJDO ULJKWV DQG \RX PD\ DOVR KDYH RWKHU ULJKWV WKDW YDU\ IURP VWDWH to state. Printed in China Kobalt ® & K Design ® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.
  • Page 38 18-VOLT RECIPROCATING MODEL #K18LR-26A Français p. 15 Español p. 31 KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m.
  • Page 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ............. . 2 Safety Information .

  • Page 40: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Know the Tool 7R RSHUDWH WKLV WRRO FDUHIXOO\ UHDG WKLV PDQXDO DQG DOO ODEHOV DI¿[HG WR WKH UHFLSURFDWLQJ VDZ EHIRUH using it. Keep this manual available for future reference. Important 7KLV WRRO VKRXOG EH VHUYLFHG RQO\ E\ D TXDOL¿HG VHUYLFH WHFKQLFLDQ Read All Instructions Thoroughly General Safety Rules for All Power Tools WARNING: 5HDG DOO VDIHW\ ZDUQLQJV DQG DOO LQVWUXFWLRQV )DLOXUH WR IROORZ DOO ZDUQLQJV DQG...
  • Page 41 SAFETY INFORMATION Personal Safety ‡ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. 'R QRW XVH D SRZHU WRRO ZKLOH \RX DUH WLUHG RU XQGHU WKH LQÀXHQFH RI GUXJV DOFRKRO RU medication. $ PRPHQW RI LQDWWHQWLRQ ZKLOH RSHUDWLQJ SRZHU WRROV PD\ result in serious personal LQMXU\ ‡...
  • Page 42 SAFETY INFORMATION Battery Tool Use and Care ‡ 5HFKDUJH RQO\ ZLWK WKH FKDUJHU VSHFL¿HG E\ WKH PDQXIDFWXUHU A charger that is suitable for RQH W\SH RI EDWWHU\ SDFN PD\ FUHDWH D ULVN RI ¿UH ZKHQ XVHG ZLWK DQRWKHU EDWWHU\ SDFN ‡...

  • Page 43: Preparation

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: — Lead from lead-based paints. —...

  • Page 44: Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Parts Description :RRG VDZ EODGH Pivoting shoe 7ULJJHU VZLWFK Lock-off button Blade-clamp lever 3LYRWLQJ VKRH ORFNLQJ VFUHZ +H[ ZUHQFK WARNING: 'R QRW DOORZ IDPLOLDULW\ ZLWK WKH VDZ WR FDXVH FDUHOHVVQHVV 5HPHPEHU WKDW RQH FDUHOHVV PRPHQW LV HQRXJK WR FDXVH VHYHUH LQMXU\ %HIRUH DWWHPSWLQJ WR XVH DQ\ WRRO EH VXUH WR EHFRPH IDPLOLDU ZLWK DOO RI WKH RSHUDWLQJ IHDWXUHV DQG VDIHW\ LQVWUXFWLRQV WARNING: 5HPRYH WKH WRRO IURP WKH SDFNDJH DQG H[DPLQH LW FDUHIXOO\ 'R QRW GLVFDUG WKH FDUWRQ RU DQ\ SDFNDJLQJ PDWHULDO XQWLO DOO SDUWV KDYH EHHQ H[DPLQHG...

  • Page 45: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. To Attach Battery Pack D (QVXUH WKDW WKH WULJJHU VZLWFK LV LQ WKH ³2))´ SRVLWLRQ b. Align the raised rib on the battery pack (not included) ZLWK WKH JURRYHV RQ WKH ERWWRP RI WKH VDZ DQG WKHQ DWWDFK WKH EDWWHU\ SDFN WR WKH VDZ NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the battery pack snaps into place and the battery pack is secured to the...
  • Page 46 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Saw Blade (Fig. 2) D 5HPRYH WKH EDWWHU\ SDFN IURP WKH VDZ b. Pivot the blade-clamp lever (E) to open the blade clamp. F 5HPRYH WKH VDZ EODGH IURP WKH EODGH FODPS 3. Base Shoe Adjustment )RU PD[LPXP FRQWURO DQG ORQJHU EODGH OLIH WKH EDVH DVVHPEO\ VOLGHV LQ RU RXW WR DGMXVW WKH HIIHFWLYH VWURNH length.
  • Page 47 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. Variable-Speed Trigger Switch <RXU UHFLSURFDWLQJ VDZ LV HTXLSSHG ZLWK D WULJJHU VZLWFK & WR WXUQ WKH VDZ RQ DQG RII DQG WR FRQWURO the speed. D 7R VWDUW WKH VDZ GHSUHVV WKH ORFNRII EXWWRQ ' DQG WKHQ VTXHH]H WKH WULJJHU VZLWFK E 7R VWRS WKH VDZ UHOHDVH WKH WULJJHU VZLWFK DQG DOORZ LW WR UHWXUQ WR WKH ³2))´...
  • Page 48 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS N 3ODFH WKH VKRH ¿UPO\ RQ WKH ZRUNSLHFH ZKLOH FXWWLQJ 8VH RQO\ HQRXJK VWHDG\ SUHVVXUH RQ WKH EODGH WR NHHS WKH VDZ FXWWLQJ GR QRW IRUFH WKH WRRO l. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of the cut. P $OORZ WKH VDZ WR FRPH WR D FRPSOHWH VWRS EHIRUH UHPRYLQJ WKH EODGH IURP WKH ZRUNSLHFH Q 6DZLQJ ¿EHUJODVV SODVWHU ZDOOERDUG RU VSDFNOLQJ FRPSRXQG FOHDQ WKH PRWRU YHQWV IUHTXHQWO\ ZLWK D YDFXXP RU FRPSUHVVHG DLU 7KHVH PDWHULDOV DUH KLJKO\ DEUDVLYH DQG PD\ DFFHOHUDWH WKH...

  • Page 49: Care And Maintenance

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS N $V WKH EODGH VWDUWV FXWWLQJ UDLVH WKH KDQGOH RI WKH WRRO VORZO\ XQWLO WKH VKRH UHVWV ¿UPO\ RQ WKH ZRUNSLHFH O $IWHU WKH EODGH KDV SHQHWUDWHG WKURXJK WKH ZRUNSLHFH FRQWLQXH VDZLQJ DORQJ WKH PDUNHG FXWWLQJ OLQH NOTICE: 7R PDNH SOXQJH FXWWLQJ HDVLHU XVH D KHDY\ JDXJH EODGH DQG LQVWDOO WKH EODGH ZLWK WKH WHHWK IDFLQJ XSZDUG DV VKRZ LQ &ROXPQ % WARNING: 7R UHGXFH WKH ULVN RI H[SORVLRQ HOHFWULF VKRFN DQG SURSHUW\ GDPDJH DOZD\V FKHFN WKH ZRUN DUHD IRU KLGGHQ JDV SLSHV HOHFWULFDO ZLUHV RU ZDWHU SLSHV ZKHQ PDNLQJ EOLQG RU SOXQJH FXWV...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    7KLV ZDUUDQW\ H[FOXGHV EODGHV ELWV EXOEV DQG DFFHVVRULHV 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ JLYHV \RX VSHFL¿F OHJDO ULJKWV DQG \RX PD\ DOVR KDYH RWKHU ULJKWV WKDW YDU\ IURP VWDWH to state. Printed in China KOBALT ® and the K Design ® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.
  • Page 51 LITHIUM-ION LED WORKLIGHT MODEL #K18LL-26A Français p. 9 Español p. 19 KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m.
  • Page 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ................Safety Information .
  • Page 53 SAFETY INFORMATION KNOW THE TOOL 7R RSHUDWH WKLV WRRO FDUHIXOO\ UHDG WKLV PDQXDO DQG DOO ODEHOV DI¿[HG WR WKH ZRUNOLJKW EHIRUH XVLQJ LW Keep this manual available for future reference. IMPORTANT 7KLV WRRO VKRXOG RQO\ EH VHUYLFHG E\ D TXDOL¿HG VHUYLFH WHFKQLFLDQ Read All Instructions Thoroughly General Safety Rules for All Power Tools WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
  • Page 54 SAFETY INFORMATION Personal Safety ‡ 6WD\ DOHUW ZDWFK ZKDW \RX DUH GRLQJ DQG XVH FRPPRQ VHQVH ZKHQ RSHUDWLQJ D SRZHU WRRO 'R QRW XVH D SRZHU WRRO ZKLOH \RX DUH WLUHG RU XQGHU WKH LQÀXHQFH RI GUXJV DOFRKRO RU medication. $ PRPHQW RI LQDWWHQWLRQ ZKLOH RSHUDWLQJ SRZHU WRROV PD\ UHVXOW LQ VHULRXV SHUVRQDO LQMXU\ ‡...
  • Page 55 SAFETY INFORMATION Battery Tool Use and Care ‡ 5HFKDUJH RQO\ ZLWK WKH FKDUJHU VSHFL¿HG E\ WKH PDQXIDFWXUHU A charger that is suitable for RQH W\SH RI EDWWHU\ SDFN PD\ FUHDWH D ULVN RI ¿UH ZKHQ XVHG ZLWK DQRWKHU EDWWHU\ SDFN ‡...
  • Page 56 PREPARATION Know Your Worklight %HIRUH DWWHPSWLQJ WR XVH WKH ZRUNOLJKW IDPLOLDUL]H \RXUVHOI ZLWK DOO RI LWV RSHUDWLQJ IHDWXUHV DQG VDIHW\ requirements. Part Description 2Q2II 6ZLWFK Center pivot End cap Handle WARNING: 'R QRW DOORZ IDPLOLDULW\ ZLWK WKH ZRUNOLJKW WR FDXVH FDUHOHVVQHVV 5HPHPEHU WKDW RQH FDUHOHVV PRPHQW LV HQRXJK WR FDXVH VHYHUH LQMXU\ %HIRUH DWWHPSWLQJ WR XVH DQ\ WRRO EH VXUH WR EHFRPH IDPLOLDU ZLWK DOO RI WKH RSHUDWLQJ IHDWXUHV DQG VDIHW\ LQVWUXFWLRQV kobalttools.com...
  • Page 57 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. To Attach Battery Pack D $OLJQ WKH UDLVHG SRUWLRQ RQ WKH EDWWHU\ SDFN ZLWK WKH JURRYHV RQ WKH ERWWRP RI WKH ZRUNOLJKW DQG WKHQ VOLGH DETACH WKH EDWWHU\ SDFN RQWR WKH ZRUNOLJKW DV VKRZQ b. Make sure that the latch on the battery pack snaps into SODFH DQG WKH EDWWHU\ SDFN LV VHFXUHG WR WKH ZRUNOLJKW before beginning operation.
  • Page 58 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ H[FOXGHV EODGHV ELWV EXOEV DQG DFFHVVRULHV 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ JLYHV \RX VSHFL¿F OHJDO ULJKWV DQG \RX PD\ DOVR KDYH RWKHU ULJKWV WKDW YDU\ IURP VWDWH to state. Printed in China Kobalt ® & K Design ® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.
  • Page 59 ITEM #0233310 18-VOLT COMPACT LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MODEL #K18-LBS23A Français p. 13 KOBALT ® and the K Design ® are registered Español p. 27 trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m.
  • Page 60 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ......... 2 Safety Information .
  • Page 61 SAFETY INFORMATION Carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the battery pack before using. Keep this manual available for future reference. IMPORTANT 7KLV EDWWHU\ SDFN VKRXOG RQO\ EH VHUYLFHG E\ D TXDOL¿HG VHUYLFH technician. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY General Safety Rules for All Power Tools WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
  • Page 62 SAFETY INFORMATION Electrical Safety ‡ $YRLG ERG\ FRQWDFW ZLWK HDUWKHG RU JURXQGHG VXUIDFHV such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. ‡ 'R QRW H[SRVH SRZHU WRROV WR UDLQ RU ZHW FRQGLWLRQV Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 63 SAFETY INFORMATION 6SHFL¿F 6DIHW\ 5XOHV IRU %DWWHU\ 3DFN ‡ 8VH EDWWHU\ RQO\ ZLWK WKH FKDUJHU OLVWHG Battery pack Charger K18-LBS23A K18-LC25A ‡ .QRZ \RXU SRZHU WRRO 5HDG WKH RSHUDWRU¶V PDQXDO FDUHIXOO\ /HDUQ WKH WRRO¶V DSSOLFDWLRQV DQG OLPLWDWLRQV DV ZHOO DV WKH VSHFL¿F SRWHQWLDO KD]DUGV UHODWHG WR WKLV WRRO Following this UXOH ZLOO UHGXFH WKH ULVN RI HOHFWULF VKRFN ¿UH RU VHULRXV LQMXU\ ‡...
  • Page 64 SAFETY INFORMATION ‡ 'R QRW FKDUJH WKH EDWWHU\ LQ D GDPS RU ZHW ORFDWLRQ Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. ‡ )RU EHVW UHVXOWV \RXU EDWWHU\ VKRXOG EH FKDUJHG LQ D location where the temperature is greater that 41°F (5°...
  • Page 65 PREPARATION Know Your Battery Pack Before attempting to use the battery pack, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements. Part Description Battery release button Electrical contacts Battery vents kobalttools.com...
  • Page 66 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power Indicator This lithium-ion battery pack is equipped with a power indicator that displays the battery pack’s charge status. Press the power indicator button to display the LED lights. The LED lights will stay lit for approximately 4 seconds. NOTICE: The power indicator can be used whether the battery is attached or removed from tool.
  • Page 67 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Low Capacity Warning ,I RQH /(' RQ WKH 32:(5 %$5 EHJLQV WR ÀDVK WKH EDWWHU\ SDFN LV charged to less than 10% of its capacity and should be recharged. Unlike other types of battery packs, lithium-ion battery packs deliver fade-free power for their entire run time.
  • Page 68 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Weather Operation This lithium-ion battery pack will provide optimal performance in temperatures between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). When the EDWWHU\ SDFN LV YHU\ FROG LW PD\ ³SXOVH´ IRU WKH ¿UVW PLQXWH RI XVH WR warm itself. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light application.
  • Page 69 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. How to Charge the Battery Pack NOTICE: This lithium-ion battery pack is shipped partially charged. Before XVLQJ LW WKH ¿UVW WLPH IXOO\ charge the battery pack. A fully discharged battery pack model K18-LBS23A will charge in about 30 minutes in a surrounding temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C).
  • Page 70 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ JLYHV \RX VSHFL¿F OHJDO ULJKWV DQG \RX PD\ DOVR KDYH RWKHU rights that vary from state to state. ® ® KOBALT and the K Design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Printed in China...
  • Page 71 ITEM #0233310 18-VOLT LITHIUM-ION CHARGER MODEL #K18-LC25A Français p. 17 KOBALT ® and the K Design ® are registered Español p. 35 trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m.
  • Page 72 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ........2 Safety Information .
  • Page 73 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and product using battery. CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only 18V, maximum 1,500 mAh Li-Ion, 18V, maximum 3,000 mAh Li-Ion or 18V, maximum 1,300 mAh Li-Ion type rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 74 SAFETY INFORMATION Work Area Safety ‡ .HHS WKH ZRUN DUHD FOHDQ DQG ZHOO OLW Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. ‡ 'R QRW RSHUDWH SRZHU WRROV LQ H[SORVLYH DWPRVSKHUHV VXFK DV LQ WKH SUHVHQFH RI ÀDPPDEOH OLTXLGV JDVHV RU GXVW Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
  • Page 75 SAFETY INFORMATION Personal Safety ‡ 6WD\ DOHUW ZDWFK ZKDW \RX DUH GRLQJ DQG XVH FRPPRQ sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool ZKLOH \RX DUH WLUHG RU XQGHU WKH LQÀXHQFH RI GUXJV DOFRKRO or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 76 SAFETY INFORMATION Power Tool Use and Care ‡ 'R QRW IRUFH WKH SRZHU WRRO 8VH WKH FRUUHFW SRZHU tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed. ‡...
  • Page 77 SAFETY INFORMATION Battery Tool Use and Care ‡ 5HFKDUJH RQO\ ZLWK WKH FKDUJHU VSHFL¿HG E\ WKH manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery SDFN PD\ FUHDWH D ULVN RI ¿UH ZKHQ XVHG ZLWK DQRWKHU EDWWHU\ pack. ‡...
  • Page 78 SAFETY INFORMATION 6SHFL¿F 6DIHW\ 5XOHV IRU /LWKLXP ,RQ1L&G &KDUJHU WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to IROORZ DOO LQVWUXFWLRQV OLVWHG EHORZ PD\ UHVXOW LQ HOHFWULF VKRFN ¿UH DQGRU VHULRXV SHUVRQDO LQMXU\ ‡ Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual and on the battery charger.
  • Page 79 SAFETY INFORMATION ‡ Keep the cord and charger away from heat to prevent damage to the housing or internal parts. ‡ Do not allow gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. to come in contact with plastic parts. These materials contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
  • Page 80 SAFETY INFORMATION ‡ Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock. ‡ Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening.
  • Page 81 PREPARATION Before attempting to use the charger, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements. Part Description Electric Contacts Air Vents WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the charger to cause carelessness. Remember that one careless moment is enough to cause severe injury.
  • Page 82 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Lithium-Ion Batteries It is not necessary to run down the Lithium-Ion battery pack charge before recharging. Remove the battery pack from the tool and recharge it when it is convenient. NOTICE: %HIRUH XVLQJ LW WKH ¿UVW WLPH IXOO\ FKDUJH WKH EDWWHU\ SDFN A fully discharged battery pack will charge about 30-60 minutes, depending on the type.
  • Page 83 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Charge the battery pack with the correct charger. 2. Connect the charger to a power supply. 3. Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slot in the charger. Slide the battery pack onto the charger (Fig.
  • Page 84 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LED INDICATOR BATTERY RED LED GREEN ACTION PACK Fast charge will begin when +RW&ROG battery returns HI / LO TEMP. battery to between 32°F (0°C) and 131°F (55°C) Battery pack Defective Flashing DEFECTIVE or charger is BATTERY defective Charging Flashing Charging...
  • Page 85 This warranty excludes blades, bits, bulbs and accessories. 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ JLYHV \RX VSHFL¿F OHJDO ULJKWV DQG \RX PD\ DOVR KDYH RWKHU ULJKWV that vary from state to state. Printed in China Kobalt ® & K Design ® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.

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