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WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 Printed in U.S.A.
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(XXX00-CD-1) Form No. 398899-01
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scheme; the "D" shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box con-
figuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
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General Safety Rules – For All Battery Operated Tools
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci-
dents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.
• A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be
recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suit-
able for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
• Use battery operated tool only with the specifically designated battery pack. Use of
any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury,
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before insert-
ing battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack
into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that
is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to a loss
of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such pre-
ventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dan-
gerous in the hands of untrained users.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a con-
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WALT TOOL,
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nection from one terminal to another. Shorti
sparks, burns, or a fire.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
• Check for misalignment or binding of movin
condition that may affect the tools operatio
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly m
• Use only accessories that are recommend
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool
another tool.
SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only by qua
nance performed by unqualified personnel ma
• When servicing a tool, use only identical re
Maintenance section of this manual. Use o
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
Additional Safety Instructions
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces w
tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact wit
parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
CAUTION: Some tools with large battery packs
be easily knocked over. When not in use, place to
not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sand
struction activities contains chemicals known to ca
tive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and ot
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: wor
approved safety equipment, such as those dust m
microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from po
and other construction activities. Wear pro
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get int
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
• The label on your tool may include the following
V ..........................volts
Hz ........................hertz
min ........................minutes
......................direct current
.......................... Class II Construction
..........................safety alert symbol
Important Safety Instructions
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the ca
Then follow charging notes and procedures.
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Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it i
out.The battery pack can explode in a fire.
•
A small leakage of liquid from the battery pac
temperature conditions. This does not indicate
and this leakage gets on your skin:
a.
Wash quickly with soap and water.
b.
Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon jui
c.
If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
and seek immediate medical attention. (Medical n
hydroxide.)
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Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, po
objects. Battery pack could be short circuited cau
causing severe burns or fire.
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Charge the battery packs only in D
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NOTE: The batteries in your battery pack are the
to be a toxic material by the Environmental Prote
worn out Nickel–Cadmium battery packs, check w
to find out about special restrictions on the dispo
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WALT certified service center for recycling.
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DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in
exceed 105°F (such as outside sheds or metal build
DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery p
cracked or damaged, do not insert into charge
Damaged battery packs should be returned to s
NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are prov
is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before pl
WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so t
exposed battery terminals. For example, do not
tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loo
without battery cap. Without cap in place, battery c
burns or damage to battery.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling C
cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that th
battery pack) at the end of its useful life have alre
some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cad
municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC progr
conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with D
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United States to facilitate the collection of spent nic
ronment and conserve natural resources by retur
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WALT service center or to your loca
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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual
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WALT battery chargers.
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• Before using battery charger, read all instruction
er, battery and product using battery.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of injury, charge
batteries. Other types of batteries may burst ca
CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the
exposed charging contacts inside the charger
materials of a conductive nature such as, but no
buildup of metallic particles should be kept aw
charger from the power supply when there is n
before attempting to clean.
DANGER: 120 volts present at charging termi
Danger of electric shock or electrocution.
WARNING: Don't allow any liquid to get inside c
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The charger and battery pack are specifically d
charge the battery pack with any chargers other th
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These chargers are not intended for any uses
batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire,
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To reduce risk of damage to electric plug a
disconnecting charger.
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Make sure cord is located so that it will not be s
to damage or stress.
READ ALL INSTR
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