Chicago Electric HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS 98544 Installation manual

10.8 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER
98544
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
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.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term ″power tool″ in the
warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit.a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Do not operate power tools inb.
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Keep children and bystandersc.away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety2.
Power tool plugs must match thea.
outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter

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plugs with grounded power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching out-
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with groundedb.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rainc.or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never used.
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
When operating a power tool out-e.
doors, use an extension cord suit-
able for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a dampf. location is unavoidable, use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you are do-a.
ing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired
or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal
injury.
Use personal protective equip-b.
ment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropri-
ate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting.c.Ensure the switch is in the off-po-
sition before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, pick-
ing up or carrying the tool. Carry-
ing power tools with your nger on
the switch or energizing power tools
that have the switch on invites acci-
dents.
Remove any adjusting key ord.
wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep propere.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loosef. clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
If devices are provided for the con-g.
nection of dust extraction and col-
lection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use
of these devices can reduce dust-
related hazards.
Only use safety equipment thath.
has been approved by an appropri-
ate standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection
must be ANSI-approved and breath-
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-

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proved for the specic hazards in the
work area.
Power tool use and care4.
Do not force the power tool. Usea.
the correct power tool for your ap-
plication. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if theb.
switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from thec.power source and/or the battery
pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of thed.
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain power tools. Check fore.
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp andf. clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
Use the power tool, accessoriesg.
and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations differ-
ent from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care5.
Recharge only with the chargera.
specied by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of re
when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with speci-b.
cally designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
When battery pack is not in use,c.keep it away from other metal ob-
jects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connec-
tion from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals togeth-
er may cause burns or a re.
Under abusive conditions, liquidd.
may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
Service6.
Have your power tool serviced bya.
a qualied repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.

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Specic Drill/Driver Safety
Warnings
Maintain a safe working environ-1. ment. Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there is adequate sur-
rounding workspace. Always keep
the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris.
Do not use the Cordless Drill/Driver
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dusts, and vapors. Do not use this
product in a damp or wet location.
Maintain labels and nameplates on2. the Cordless Drill/Driver. These
carry important information. If un-
readable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
When using the Cordless Drill/3.
Driver, always maintain a rm grip
on the tool with both hands.
Hold the tool by its insulated grip-4. ping surfaces when performing an
operation where the Cordless Drill/
Driver may contact hidden wiring.
Contact with a “live” wire will make
exposed metal parts of the Cordless
Drill/Driver “live” and shock the op-
erator.
Do not use the Cordless Drill/5. Driver or Charger if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or immersed in liquid.
To avoid electric shock, do not6. pull or carry the Charger by its
Power Cord or pull the Power Cord
around sharp corners or edges.
Do not unplug the Charger by pulling
on the Power Cord. Keep the Power
Cord away from heated surfaces.
To avoid electrical shock, do not7. handle the Charger or the Cordless
Drill/Driver with wet hands.
Keep the Handles of the Cordless8. Drill/Driver dry, clean, and free
from oil or grease.
Avoid unintentional starting.9. Make
sure you are prepared to begin work
before turning on the Cordless Drill/
Driver.
Never leave the Charger unat-10. tended when it is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Unplug the Char-
ger from its electrical outlet before
leaving. Place the Charger on a solid
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PROPER BATTERY PACK CARE:11. Battery Pack (44) leakage may oc-
cur under extreme usage or tem-
perature conditions. If Battery Pack
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with lemon juice and vinegar then
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comes into contact with the eyes,
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and contact a doctor immediately.
Never burn the Battery Pack, as it
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the Cordless Drill/Driver with a leak-
ing Battery Pack. Contact local solid
waste authorities for instructions on
correct disposal or recycling of the
Battery Pack.
WARNING! People with pace-12. makers should consult their
physician(s) before using this
product. Operation of electrical
equipment in close proximity to a
heart pacemaker could cause inter-
ference or failure of the pacemaker.