Stanley STCI1800, Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: 

This manual contains 

important safety instructions for battery chargers.

Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary 

markings on charger, battery pack, and product using 

battery pack.

WARNING: 

Shock hazard.

 Do not allow any liquid to get 

inside charger. 

CAUTION: 

Burn hazard. 

To reduce the risk of injury, 

charge only designated 

Stanley 

batteries. Other types of 

batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

CAUTION:

 Under certain conditions, with the charger 

plugged in to the power supply, the charger can be 

shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a 

conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, 

aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should 

be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the 

charger from the power supply when there is no battery 

pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to 

clean.

DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any 

chargers other than the ones in this manual. 

The 

charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work 

together. 

These chargers are not intended for any uses other 

than charging designated Stanley rechargeable 

batteries. 

Any other uses may result in risk of fire, 

electric shock or electrocution.

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting 

charger.

 This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug 

and cord.

Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be 

stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to 

damage or stress.

Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely 

necessary. 

Use of improper extension cord could result in 

risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.

An extension cord must have adequate wire size for 

safety.

 The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the 

greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has 

more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one 

extension to make up the total length, be sure each 

individual extension contains at least the minimum wire 

size.

Do not place any object on top of charger or place the 

charger on a soft surface that might block the 

ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. 

Place the charger in a position away from any heat 

source.

 The charger is ventilated through slots in the top 

and the bottom of the housing.

Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — 

have them replaced immediately.

Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, 

been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. 

Take it to an authorized service center.

Do not disassemble charger;

 take it to an authorized 

service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect 

reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, 

electrocution or fire.

Disconnect the charger from the outlet before 

attempting any cleaning.

 This will reduce the risk of 

electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce 

this risk.

NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.

The charger is designed to operate on standard 

household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it 

on any other voltage. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instruction for Battery Packs

WARNING:

 For safe operation, read this manual and 

manuals originally supplied with tool before using the 

charger.

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. 

Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety 

instructions below. Then follow charging procedures 

outlined.

Read all Instructions

Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is 

severely damaged or is completely worn out. 

The 

battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and 

materials are created when LI-ION battery packs are 

burned.

Do not charge or use battery in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable 

liquids, gases or dust.

 Inserting or removing the battery 

from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.

If battery contents come into contact with the skin, 

immediately wash area with mild soap and water. 

If 

battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open 

eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical 

attention is needed, the battery electrolyte for Li-ion 

batteries is composed of a mixture of liquid organic 

carbonates and lithium salts.

Contents of opened battery cells may cause 

respiratory irritation.

 Provide fresh air. If symptoms 

persists, seek medical attention.

WARNING: Burn hazard.

 Battery liquid may be 

flammable if exposed to spark or flame. 

Charge the battery packs only in 

Stanley

 chargers.

DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. 

This may cause premature cell failure.

Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in 

locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 

105°F (40C°) (such as outside sheds or metal 

buildings in summer).

WARNING:

 Never attempt to open the battery pack for 

any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, 

do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage 

battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that 

has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or 

damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a 

hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be 

returned to service center for recycling.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery 

so that metal objects can contact exposed battery 

terminals.

 For example, do not place battery in aprons, 

pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with 

loose nails, screws, keys, etc. 

Transporting batteries 

can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals 

inadvertently come in contact with conductive 

materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. 

NOTE: LI-ION batteries should not be put in checked 

baggage.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS 

1.   The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away 

from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.

2.    Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger.

CHARGING PROCEDURE 

Stanley 

chargers are designed to charge 

Stanley

 battery packs in 40-60 minutes depending on the pack 

being charged. 

1.    Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before 

       inserting the battery pack.

2.    Insert the battery pack into the charger. (Fig. B)

3.                The LED will flash indicating that the battery is 

being charged. 

4.

The completion of charge is indicated by the LED

remaining on continuously. The pack is fully charged and 

may be used at this time or left on the charger.

CHARGER DIAGNOSTICS

This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can 

arise with the battery packs or the power source. Problems are 

indicated by one LED flashing in different patterns.

BAD BATTERY

            The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery.  

            The LED flashes in the pattern indicated on the label. If 

             you see this bad battery blink pattern, do not continue 

             to charge the battery. Return it to a service center or a 

             collection site for recycling.

HOT/COLD PACK DELAY

              When the charger detects a battery that is excessively 

              hot or excessively cold, it automatically starts a  

              Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the 

              battery has normalized. After this happens, the  

              charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging 

              mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The 

              light flashes in the pattern indicated on the label.

LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER

The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the 

LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack

fresh and fully charged. This charger features an automatic 

tune-up mode which equals or balances the individual cells in 

the battery pack to allow it to function at peak capacity. Battery 

packs should be tuned up weekly or whenever the battery no 

longer delivers the same amount of work. To use the automatic 

tune-up mode, place the battery pack in the charger and leave 

it for at least 8 hours.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the 

battery pack is charged when the air temperature is 

between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the 

battery pack in an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C), 

or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and will 

prevent serious damage to the battery pack.

2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch 

while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not 

indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery 

pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in 

a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an 

uninsulated trailer.

3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:

a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or

other appliance

b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch 

which turns power off when you turn out the lights. 

c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the 

surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F    

           (18°- 24°C). 

d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack 

and charger to your local service center.

4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to 

produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done 

previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these 

conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also 

charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no 

adverse affect on the battery pack.

5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not 

limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of 

metallic particles should be kept away from charger 

cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply 

when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger 

before attempting to clean.

6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other 

liquid.

 WARNING: Shock hazard. 

Do not allow any liquid to get 

inside charger.Never attempt to open the battery pack for 

any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack 

breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack From the Tool 

CAUTION:

 Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to 

prevent switch actuation before emoving or installing 

battery.

1. To install battery pack: Insert battery pack (6) into tool as

shown in 

Figure C

.

2. To remove battery pack: Depress the battery release 

button (7) as shown in 

Figure D

 and pull battery pack out 

of tool.

3.

Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Figure E)

To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (1). To turn 

the tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is 

equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the 

trigger switch is fully released. The variable speed switch 

enables you to select the best speed for a particular 

application. The more you squeeze the trigger, the faster 

the tool will operate. Use lower speeds for starting holes 

without a center punch, drilling in metals or plastics, or 

driving screws. For maximum tool life, use variable speed 

only for starting holes or fasteners.

NOTE:

 Continuous use in variable speed range is not 

recommended. It may damage the switch and should be 

avoided.

4.

Forward/Reverse Control Button (Figure F)

A forward/reverse control button (2) determines the 

direction of the tool and also serves as a lock off button. 

To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and 

depress the forward/reverse control button on the right 

side of the tool. To select reverse, depress the 

forward/reverse control button on the left side of the tool. 

The center position of the control button locks the tool in 

the OFF position. When changing the position of the 

control button, be sure the trigger is released.

NOTE:

 The first time the tool is run after changing the 

direction of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This 

and the impacting noise that the tool makes is normal and 

does not indicate a problem.

5.    

Quick Release Chuck (Figure G)

 NOTE:

 The chuck accepts 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) hex 

accessories only.

       Place the switch in the locked off (center) position or 

remove battery pack before changing accessories.

  To install an accessory

, insert the accessory into the 

quick release chuck (4) until an audible click is heard to 

ensure the accessory is locked in place.

To remove an accessory

, pull the chuck collar (3) away 

from the front of the tool, remove the accessory and 

release the collar.

NOTE:

 The quick release chuck is spring-loaded. The 

accessory will be ejected when the chuck collar is pulled 

forward.

LED WORK LIGHT

When impact driver is activated by pulling the trigger switch (1),

the integrated LED work light (9) will automatically illuminate 

the work area. 

NOTE: 

The work light is for lighting the 

immediate work surface and is not intended to be used as a

flashlight.

BIT TIP STORAGE 

Two magnetic bit storage slots (5) are built into the area on the

top of the tool.

Battery Fuel Gauge - Figure H

The tool is equipped with a battery fuel gauge (8).This can be

used to display the current level of charge in the battery during 

use and during charging. It does not indicate tool functionality 

and is subject to variation based on product components, 

temperature and end-user application.

Checking battery charge during use:



    Press the battery fuel gauge button (H1).



    The three LEDs (H2) will illuminate indicating the percent 

of charge in the battery (Figure H).



    If LED light does not lluminate, charge battery.

NOTE: 

This battery is designed to not operate when a charge 

below 20% of its capacity is reached. After the battery 

charge is depleated, the tool will not operate until after the 

battery has been recharged.

BELT CLIP - FIGURE I

A belt clip (10) is provided which can be switched to either side

of the tool based on user preference for convenient access and

storage during use.

Caution:

 Ensure the forward/reverse control button (2) is 

in the center lock position before attaching tool to belt.

MAINTENANCE

          Your Stanley tool has been designed to operate over a 

long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. 

Continuoussatisfactory operation depends upon proper 

tool care and regular cleaning.

          Your charger does not require any maintenance apart 

from regular cleaning.

        Warning!

 Before performing any maintenance on the tool, 

remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger 

before cleaning it.



    Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and 

charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.



    Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do 

not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.



    Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any dust 

from the interior.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTS

                   Separate collection. This product must not be   

                  disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you find one day that your Stanley product needs 

replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not 

dispose of it with household waste. Make this product 

avail able for separate collection.

             Separate collection of used products and   

             packaging allows materials to be recycled and 

             used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps 

             prevent environmental pollution and reduces the  

             demand for raw materials.

BATTERIES

             Run the battery down completely, then remove it 

             from the tool.

NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries are recyclable. Take them 

to any authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.

SERVICE INFORMATION

       Stanley offers a full network of company-owned and 

authorized service locations throughout Asia.  All Stanley 

Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to 

provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool 

service.Whether you need technical advice, repair, or 

genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Stanley 

location nearest to you.

NOTES



    Stanley's policy is one of continuous improvement to our 

products and, as such, we reserve the right tochange 

product specifications without prior notice.



     Standard equipment and accessories may vary by 

country.



    Product specifications may differ by country.

  

Complete product range may not be available in all 

countries. Contact your local Stanley dealers for range 

availability.