Hammerhead switch HHS1200-LC User manual

ITEM #515975
12V LITHIUM-ION
CHARGER
MODEL HHS1200-LC
ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE
Serial Number _____________________ Purchase Date ______________________
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call
our customer service department at 1-877-888-1880, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., EST,
Monday– Friday.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Specications ....................................................2
Safety Information .......................................................3
Preparation.............................................................6
Package Contents........................................................7
Operating Instructions ....................................................8
Care and Maintenance ................................................... 10
Warranty.............................................................. 11
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
COMPONENT SPECIFICATION
Charger Input 120-Volts, 60Hz AC only
Charger Output 12.6V
Charger Weight 1 lb
Optimum Charging Temperature 32°F (0°C)-131°F (55°C)

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󰌥SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble or operate
this product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service
at 1-888-HAMMERHEAD (1-877-888-1880), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
󰌥WARNING
• Theoperationofanypowertoolcanresultinforeignobjectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,
whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.Beforebeginningpower-tooloperation,always
wearsafetygogglesorsafetyglasseswithsideshieldsandafull-faceshield,when
needed.Werecommendusingawidevisionsafetymaskovereyeglassesorstandard
safetyglasseswithshields.AlwaysuseeyeprotectionmarkedtocomplywithANSI
Z87.1.
• Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,sawing,grinding,drillingandotherconstruction
activitiescontainschemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
— Lead from lead-based paints.
— Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
— Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
• Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries,dependinguponhowoftenyoudothistypeof
work.Toreduceyourexposuretothesechemicals:
 —Workinawell-ventilatedarea.
 —Workwithapprovedsafetyequipment,suchasdustmasksthatarespeciallyde-
signed to lter out microscopic particles.
 —Avoidprolongedcontactwithdustfrompowersanding,sawing,grinding,drilling,and
otherconstructionactivities.Wearprotectiveclothingandwashexposedareaswith
soapandwater.Allowingdusttogetintoyourmouthoreyesortolieontheskinmay
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

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󰌥SAFETY INFORMATION
Know the Tool
To operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels afxed to the charger before
using it. Keep this manual available for future reference.
Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthischarger.Pleasestudythemandtheir
meaning.Properinterpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyoutooperatethetoolbetter
and more safely.
SYMBOL DEFINITION SYMBOL DEFINITION
VVolts n 0No-load Speed
AAmps /min Revolutions or Strokes per
minute
Hz Hertz ⧈Class II Construction
WWatts 󰌪Direct Current
󰌥Adanger,warningorcaution.
It means ‘ATTENTION! Your
safety is involved.’
󰌩Alternating Current
IMPORTANT: This tool should only be serviced only by a qualied service technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger Model HHS1200-LC.
󰌥DANGER –Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock.Carefullyfollowthese
instructions.
󰌥CAUTION –Toreduceriskofinjury,chargeonlytheintegratedbatteryofthe12V
right angle impact driver / auto hammer. Other types of batteries may burst causing
personalinjuryanddamage.
• Forindooruseonly.
• Drylocationuseonly.
• Neverchargeafrozenbattery.
• Toreducetheriskofinjury,closesupervisionisnecessarywhenanapplianceisused
near children.

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• Foraportableappliance—toreducetheriskofelectricalshock,donotputbatteryin
waterorotherliquid.Donotplaceorstoreappliancewherecanfallorbepulledintoa
tub or sink.
Safety Warnings for Charger
󰌥WARNING:Readandunderstandallinstructions.Failuretofollowallinstructions
listedbelowmayresultinelectricshock,re,and/orseriouspersonalinjury.
• Beforeusingthebatterycharger,readallinstructionsandcautionarymarkingsinthis
manual and on the battery charger.
Also read all the instructions in the manuals for and the cautionary markings on the battery
andtheproductusingthebatterytopreventmisuseoftheproductsandpossibleinjuryor
damage.
󰌥CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery,
charge only those rechargeable batteries specically designated on your charger’s label.
Othertypesofbatteriesmayburst,causingpersonalinjuryordamage.
• Donotusethechargeroutdoorsorexposeittowetordampconditions.Waterentering
thechargerwillincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
• Useofanattachmentnotrecommendedorsoldbythebatterychargermanufacturer
mayresultinariskofre,electricshockorinjurytopersons.
• Donotabusethecordorcharger.Neverusethecordtocarrythecharger.Donotpullthe
charger cord to disconnect the plug from a receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger
could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.
• Makesurethatthecordislocatedsothatitwillnotbesteppedon,trippedover,comein
contactwithsharpedgesormovingparts,orotherwisesubjectedtodamageorstress.
Thiswillreducetheriskofaccidentalfalls,whichcouldcauseinjuryanddamagetothe
cord,whichcouldthenresultinelectricshock.
• Keepthecordandchargerawayfromheattopreventdamagetothehousingorinternal
parts.
• Donotallowgasoline,oils,petroleum-basedproducts,etc.tocomeincontactwith
plasticparts.Thesematerialscontainchemicalsthatcandamage,weaken,ordestroy
plastic.

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󰌥SAFETY INFORMATION
• Anextensioncordshouldnotbeusedunlessabsolutelynecessary.Useofanimproper
extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric shock. If an extension cord must
be used, make sure that:
The pins on the plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of
the plug on charger.
 Thecordisproperlywiredandingoodelectricalcondition.Thesizeislargeenoughfor
A/Campereratingofchargerasspeciedbelow:
Cord Length (Feet) 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft.
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
NOTICE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
• Donotoperatethechargerwithadamagedcordorplug,whichcouldcauseshorting
and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger repaired or replaced by an authorized
service technician.
• Donotoperatethechargerifithasreceivedasharpblow,beendropped,orhasotherwise
beendamagedinanyway.Takeittoanauthorizedservicetechnicianforanelectrical
checktodetermineifthechargerisingoodworkingorder.
• Donotdisassemblethecharger.Takeittoanauthorizedservicetechnicianwhenservice
or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or re.
• Unplugthechargerfromtheelectricaloutletbeforeattemptinganymaintenanceor
cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Disconnectchargerfromthepowersupplywhennotinuse.Thiswillreducetheriskof
electricshockordamagetothechargerifmetalitemsshouldfallintotheopening.Itwill
alsohelppreventdamagetothechargerduringapowersurge.
• Riskofelectricshock.Donottouchtheuninsulatedportionofoutputconnectoror
uninsulated battery terminal.
• Savetheseinstructions.Refertothemfrequentlyandusethemtoinstructotherswho
may use this tool. If you loan this tool to someone else, also loan these instructions to
themtopreventmisuseoftheproductandpossibleinjury.
PREPARATION
Beforeattemptingtousethecharger,familiarizeyourselfwithallofitsoperatingfeatures
and safety requirements.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
PARTS DESCRIPTION
AElectrical contacts
BCharging indicators
CPlug
A
B
C

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. How To Charge
NOTICE: The integrated battery is shipped
partially charged. Before using it the
rst time, fully charge the battery. A fully
dischargedbatterywillnormallycharge
in about 30 minutes in a surrounding
temperaturebetween32°F(0°C)and
131°F (55°C)
 a. Chargethetoolonlywiththe
correct charger.
b. Lock the variable-speed trigger
switchonthetoolbyplacingthe
direction-of-rotation selector in the
center position.
c. Align the slots of the integrated
batterywiththeelectricalcontacts
of the charger, and then slide the
tool into the charger.
 d. Connectthechargertothepower
supply. The charger can be only
usedwithnormalhouseholdvolt-
age of 120 volt AC, 60 Hz.
e. The red and green charging
indicatorlightswillilluminatefor
approximatelyonesecondandthenturnoff.Thechargerwillcommunicatewiththe
tool to evaluate the condition of the battery.
 f. Thegreenlightwillashwhilethebatteryischargingnormally.Whenchargingis
complete,thegreenindicatorlightonthechargerwillilluminate.
 g. Aickeringredlightindicatesadefectivebatteryorabadconnectionbetweenthe
battery and the charger.
NOTICE: Foryourconvenience,thechargercanoperatewithmostgeneratorsandinverters
ratedat45wattsorhigher.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Charger Display
LED
INDICATOR
INTEGRATED
BATTERY
RED
LED
GREEN
LED ACTION
Normal
Charging Off Flashing Charging
Fully
Charged Off On Charging is complete
Hot/Cold
Battery On Off
Normalchargingwillbeginwhen
battery returns to 32°F
(0°C)-131°F (55°C)
Defective Flashing Off
Integrated battery or charger
is defective or bad connection
betweenbatteryandcharger
3. Charging a Hot Battery
  Iftheintegratedbatteryisabovethenormaltemperaturerange,theredLEDwill
illuminateandthegreenLEDwillbeoff.Whenthebatterycoolsdowntoapproxi-
mately131°F(55°C),thechargerwillautomaticallybeginnormalcharging.
4. Charging a Cold Battery
  Iftheintegratedbatteryisbelownormaltemperaturerange,theredLEDwillilluminate
andthegreenLEDwillbeoff.Whenthebatterywarmstoatemperatureofmorethan
32°F(0°C),thechargerwillautomaticallybeginnormalcharging.
5. Defective Battery
  Ifthechargerdetectsaproblem,theredLEDlightwillbeginflashingandthegreen
LEDwillbeoff.
a. If registering as defective, remove and reinsert the tool in the charger. If the LED
status reads “defective” a second time, try charging a different tool.
b. If a different tool charges normally, repair the integrated battery by a qualied
service technician.
c. If a different tool also indicates “defective,” the charger may be defective.
NOTICE: ifyoucannotconrmthechargerfunctionswellornot,pleasesendittoauthorized
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6. Battery Normal Charging
  Iftheintegratedbatteryiswithinnormalsurroundingtemperaturerange:32°F(0°C)
and131°F(55°C):Fornormalcharging,thegreenLEDwillbeginflashing,theredLED
willbeoff.
7. Battery Full
  Iftheintegratedbatteryiswithinnormaltemperaturerange,thegreenLEDwillillumi-
natetheredLEDwillbeoff.Thebatteryisfullychargedinabout30minutesandready
touse.Thebatterywillfullycharge,butwillnotovercharge,ifleftonthecharger.
NOTICE: Thechargermaywarmwithseveralcontinuouschargecycles.Thisispartofthe
normaloperationofthecharge.Pleasechargeinawellventilatedarea.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
All maintenance should only be carried out by an authorized service organization.
Cleaning
Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove the impact driver/auto-hammer
fromthecharger.Forsafeandproperoperation,alwayskeepthechargeranditsventilation
slots clean.
Alwaysuseonlyasoft,dryclothtocleanyourcharger;neverusedetergentoralcohol.