Chicago Electric 96448 Impact Driver User Manual


 
Page 12SKU 96448 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
When the Battery requires recharging, a 1-3/4 hour charge allows the tool to op-3.
erate at full power. Do not recharge the Battery longer than 2 hours, as damage
to the Battery and/or Impact Wrench will occur.
Slide the Battery off the handle of the Impact Wrench. Insert the Battery into 4.
the socket of the Charger (39). Then plug the Charger into the nearest 120 volt,
grounded, electrical outlet.
Verify that the RED Charging Indicator Light comes on. If it does not illuminate, 5.
check the power connection or try a different electrical outlet. Charge the Bat-
tery for 1-3/4 hours. NOTE: When the Battery is fully charged the RED Charging
Indicator Light will turn off, and the GREEN Charged Light will illuminate.
While charging, the Battery and Charger may become warm to the touch. This is 6.
normal and does not indicate a problem.
Once the Battery is fully charged, disconnect the Charger from the electrical out-7.
let. Remove the Battery from the Charger, and insert the Battery into the handle
of the Impact Wrench.
NOTE: Allow the battery to cool down before recharging it.
NOTE: To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and disconnect its power supply
after use. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
General operating instructions
Before installing a socket, make sure the Battery (37) is removed from the Impact 1.
Wrench to avoid accidental starting. Then, rmly insert the Socket onto the 1/2”
Impact Head (7) of the tool. (See Figure A.)
Always x the workpiece securely in place, using a vise or clamps (not included).2.
Insert the fully charged Battery into the handle of the Impact Wrench.3.
Use the Forward/Reverse Switch (32) to select the turning rotation of the Impact 4.
Wrench.
Insert the socket onto the nut that is to be loosened/tightened. 5.
Hold the Impact Wrench rmly with both hands, as torque from the Motor will 6.
cause the tool to twist. Then, squeeze the Trigger (36) to turn on the Impact
Wrench.
REV 07l