Chicago Electric 68859 Assembly instructions

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ITEM 68859
18 VOLT NiCd
QUICK
CHARGER
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual
near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
REV 12a

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Specifications
Charger
120V~, 60Hz. 50W Input
7.2-24VDC Output
1 Hour Charge Time
Battery Type 18V, 1500mAh, NiCd
(SKU 68860, sold separately)
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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.
1. Use on dry, flat, fireproof surface
only. The 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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4. Keep a fire extinguisher and a smoke
detector in the charging area.
5. Charge only designated battery packs;
others may overheat, leak, or burst.
6. Follow charging instructions.
7. Do not insert damaged battery pack.
8. Frequently monitor the Charger
and battery pack during use.
9. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
during use.
10. Use chargers only with specifically
designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
11. 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 connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery pack terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
12. Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery pack;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery
pack may cause irritation or burns.
13. Charging room temperature: 50° - 104° F
14. Do not expose chargers to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a
Charger will increase the risk of electric
shock. Charge indoors only.
15. Keep charging area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
16. Do not operate chargers in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Chargers create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
17. Charger plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
18. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the Charger.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
19. Store idle chargers out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the Charger or these
instructions to operate the Charger.
20. Maintain chargers. Check for breakage
of parts and any other condition that may
affect the Charger’s operation. If damaged,
have the Charger repaired before use.
21. Have your Charger serviced only by a
qualified repair person. This will ensure that
the safety of the Charger is maintained.
22. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
23. Use as intended only.
24. Unplug after use and before service,
cleaning or storage.
25. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
Charger. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
26. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
27. 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.
28. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product
will expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code
§ 25249.5, et seq.)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Grounding
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH
FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION:
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the Charger.
Do not use the Charger if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a
service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug
1. This charger does not require grounding.
It has a special double insulation system
which satisfies OSHA requirements and
complies with the applicable standards
of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
the Canadian Standard Association,
and the National Electrical Code.
2. This charger may be used in either of the 120
volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration.
Extension Cords
Note: Extension cords must not be used with this item’s Charger.
Symbology
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
V~ Volts Alternating Current
AAmperes
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles with side shields.
Read the manual before
set-up and/or use.
WARNING marking
concerning Risk of Fire.
Do not cover ventilation ducts.

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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before use of this product.
Battery Pack
(Item 68860,
sold separately)
Red
LED Green
LED
Charge
Base
Charging Area Set Up
1. Use on dry, flat, fireproof surface
only. The 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.
2. Do not obstruct any vents on the Charger.
3. Especially avoid placing the Charger
on carpets and rugs; they are
not only flammable, but they also
obstruct vents under the Charger.
4. 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.
5. Charging room temperature: 50° - 104° F
6. Keep a fire extinguisher and a smoke
detector in the charging area.
Battery Pack Set Up
Note: Battery Pack sold separately (Item 68860).
1. Allow the battery pack to cool
completely before charging
2. Inspect the battery pack before charging; do
not charge a cracked or leaking battery pack.
General Operating Instructions
1. Plug the Charger into a grounded, 120 V~,
60 Hz outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
Note: The Green LED will light to show the
power is connected and remain lit throughout the
charging process while the cord is connected.
2. Slide the Battery Pack into the Charger
until the button on the Battery Pack
clicks into place. The Red LED will flash
to show the Battery is charging.
Note: If the Battery does not fit properly,
disconnect it and confirm that the Battery Pack
is the correct model for this Charger as shown
on the Specification chart. Do not charge
any other Battery Pack or any Battery Pack
that does not securely fit the Charger.
3. Frequently monitor the Charger and
battery pack while connected.
4. For a fully discharged battery or a new battery,
allow the Battery Pack to Charge for 1 hour.
The Red LED will stay on when the
battery is finished charging.
5. Unplug the Charger and disconnect it
from the Battery Pack when finished.
6. Allow the Battery Pack to cool
completely before using it.
7. Store the Charger and Battery Pack
indoors, out of reach of children.

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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Unplug the Charger from its electrical outlet before performing
any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. NiCd BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Do not short, incinerate or open battery.
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
Charger is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number,
record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Replacement parts are
not available for this item.

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Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or
accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to
you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint
must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or
replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot
readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our
expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not
within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

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