Craftsman CRAFTSMAN Owners Manual - Page 13

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following: • Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above normal room temperature will shorten battery life. • Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge them immediately after they are discharged. • All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature, the quicker they lose their charge. If you store your tool for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery life. 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 nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING WARNING: Upon removal for disposal, 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. 13