Craftsman 11543 Operation Manual - Page 19

_b, WARNING:Whenservicingu, seonlyidentical Craftsmanreplacemenptarts.Useof anyotherpart maycreatea hazardor causeproductdamage. _ WARNING:Alwayswearsafetygogglesor safety glasseswithsideshieldswhenusingcompresseadir to cleantools.Ifthe operationis dusty,alsoweara dustmask. _ WARNING:Toavoidseriouspersonailnjury, 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. Chemicals 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-cadmium 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 nickelcadmium 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. 19