Operator’s Manual 18V Universal Charger 252-8036 IMPORTANT : WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitute for proper accident prevention measures. This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols................................................................................................ Page 3 Safety Instructions......................................................................................... Page 4 Description....................................................................................................... Page 7 Operation.......................................................................................................... Page 8 Maintenance....
SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract you attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warning they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES WARNING! For Indoor use only. WARNING! Dry location use only. WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock. WARNING! Risk of injury. WARNING! Charg only Masterforce 252-8024, 252-8028, and 252-8032 rechargeable battery packs. Other types of battery pack may burst causing injury to persons and damage. GENRAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions.
hen operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable W for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. I f operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. 3) Service ave your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only H identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
n extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of A an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that: T he pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of the plug on charger.
DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR CHARGER (Fig. 1) WARNING! The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Fig.
OPERATION HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK (Fig.2) NOTE: The battery pack is shipped Fig. 2 partially charged. Before using it the first time, fully charge the battery pack. A fully discharged battery pack will charge about 45-75 minutes (depend on the type) in a desired surrounding temperature. 1. C harge the battery pack with the correct charger. 2. C onnect the charger to a power supply. 3.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK If the battery pack is above normal temperature range, the red LED will be lit and the green LED will be off. When the battery pack cools down to approximately 122°F(104°F for NiCad battery), the charger will automatically begin charging. CHARGING A COLD BATTERY PACK If the battery pack is below the normal temperature range, the red LED will be lit and the green LED will be off.
MAINTENANCE WARNING! Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using compressed air to clean tool. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING! To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
WARRANTY If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCETM power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards® retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those three years.
