Craftsman 11579 Operation Manual - Page 13

A WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. A WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using compressed air to clean tools. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. A WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. _IL 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. 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. BATTERIES This product will accept DieHardo 19.2 V lithium-ion battery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. The batteries for this product 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: For lithium-ion batteries: [] 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°F and away from moisture. [] Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition. [] Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal. For nickel-cadmium batteries: [] 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°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 uses nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local 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. Lithium-ion and 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. 13