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12.
The battery Charger gets hot during
use.
The Charger’s heat can build
up to unsafe levels and create a fire
hazard if it does not receive adequate
ventilation, due to an electrical fault, or if it is used
in a hot environment. Do not place the Charger
on a flammable surface. Do not obstruct any
vents on the Charger.
Especially avoid placing
the Charger on carpets and rugs; they are not
only flammable, but they also obstruct vents
under the Charger.
Place the Charger on a
stable, solid, nonflammable surface (such as a
stable metal workbench or concrete floor) at least
1 foot away from all flammable objects, such as
drapes or walls. Keep a fire extinguisher and a
smoke detector in the area. Frequently monitor
the Charger and Battery Pack while charging.
13. Charge Battery Pack using Hercules 12V Lithium
Battery Charger only (sold separately).
Service
1.
Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
2.
Never service damaged battery packs.
Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Safety Instructions for
Reciprocating Saws
1.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”
and could give the operator an electric shock.
2.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
3. Keep hands away from moving parts.
Never place your hands near the cutting area.
4. Use extra caution when cutting overhead and
pay particular attention to overhead wires which
may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path
of falling branches and debris ahead of time.
5. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to
begin work before turning on the tool.
6. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to
a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the
surface and pull the tool out of your control.
7. When using a handheld power tool,
maintain a firm grip on the tool with both
hands to resist starting torque.
8. Do not leave the tool unattended when the
Battery Pack is connected. Turn off the tool,
and remove the Battery Pack before leaving.
9. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
10. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
11. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
Lithium Battery Safety Warnings
LITHIUM BATTERIES
STORE A LARGE AMOUNT
OF ENERGY AND WILL
VENT FIRE OR EXPLODE IF MISTREATED:
1. Keep Battery Pack dry.
2. DO NOT DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
TO THE BATTERY PACK:
•
Open,
•
Drop,
•
Short-circuit,
•
Puncture,
•
Incinerate, or
•
Expose to temperatures greater than 140°F.
3. Charge Battery Pack only according
to its Charger’s instructions.
4. Inspect Battery Pack before every use;
do not use or charge if damaged.
