CIRCULAR SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Item#3729
MODEL NO: PCSD180T
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS TOOL
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
LIST OF MAIN PARTS
1) Battery pack
2) Upper guard
3) Base
6) Nut
7) Saw blade
8) Switch lock
4) Flange
9) ON/OFF switch
5) Lower guard
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CLAMP NUT
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Description
PCSD180T
18Volts
200W
Rating Voltage
Nominal power
No-load speed
Saw blade
Cutting depth at 90˚
Cutting depth at 45˚
Weight
2500min
Ø6.49×Ø 0.39inch
0-2.00inch
0-1.50inch
7.49pound
85dB
No-load noise
Figure-5
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3. Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords may create a risk of fire.
2. A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate pack must be
recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may
be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery.
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3. Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack.
Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Wear
protective goggles when operating the machine. It is recommended to wear
protective goggles, gloves, sturdy non-slipping shoes and an apron.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in OFF position before
installing battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
installing a battery pack when the switch is ON invites accidents. Do not
install the battery pack before carrying out any work on the machine.
4. Remove adjusting wrench before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that
is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire or serious personal
injury.
SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well organized. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmosphere, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
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which may ignite the dust or fumes.
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
9. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
SERVICE
TOOL USE AND CARE
1.Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of
injury.
1. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
2.When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
3. Do not use tool if switch does not turn ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with a switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in locked or OFF
position before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area blade. Keep your second
hand on auxiliary handle; so that hand cannot be accidentally cut by the
blade.
5. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. They should be kept away
from work area.
2. Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line
with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards.
3. Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can not protect you from the
blade below the work.
6. 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
terminals together may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
4. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw
if lower guard does not move freely and closes instantly. Never clamp or tie
the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,
lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting hand
and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths of cut.
7. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
8. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
5. Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard
and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before
lower guard may operate.
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maintained tools.
6. Lower guard should be retracted manually. Always observe that the lower
guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on bench or floor.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
7. NEVER hold piece being cut in your hand or across the legs. It is important
to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or
loss of control.
cutting.
18. When operating the saw, keep the cord away from the cutting area and
position it so that it will not be caught on the workpiece.
19. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise.
20. Before setting the tool down after completing a cut, be sure that the lower
guard has closed and blade has come to a complete stop.
8. Always use blades with correct size and shape arbor holes. Blades that do
not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing
loss of control.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
1. Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on
charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.
9. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers
and bolts were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance
and safety of operation.
10. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work
or pull the saw backwards while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may
occur. Take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
11. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf
and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is
binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
2. DANGER: 120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe with
conductive object. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.
3. DANGER: If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert
into charger. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.
4. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any charger other
than the ones in this manual.
5. Do not expose charger to water, rain or snow.
6. These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging
rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric
shock or electrocution.
12. Support must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut
and near the edge of the panel
13. Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction.
7. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting charger.
14. Blade depth and bevel adjusting levers must be tight and secure before
making cut.
8. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
15. Never place your hand or fingers behind the saw. If KICKBACK occurs,
the saw could easily jump backwards over your hands, possibly causing
severe injury.
9. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use
of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
16. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
10. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the
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17. Avoid cutting nails, inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
housing. Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger
on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in
excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any
heat source.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a
minimum of 2 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
(medical notes: the liquid is 25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.)
3. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing
of the battery pack breaks or cracks, immediately discontinue use and do
not recharge.
11. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way. Take charger to an authorized service
center.
12. Do not disassemble charger, take it to an authorized service center
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassemble may result in a
risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.
4. Do not carry extra battery packs in pockets, or tool boxes along with other
metal objects. Battery pack could be short circuited causing damage to the
battery pack and possibly causing severe burns or fire.
13. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any cleaning. Removing the battery pack will not reduce
this risk.
5. Charge the battery packs only in chargers.
6. NOTE: review and observe all of the “IMPORTANT CHARGING
NOTES” in the charger instruction section of this manual.
14. Never attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
15. DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed 105F° (such as outside sheds or metal
buildings in summer).
7. NOTE: the rechargeable batteries contain nickel-cadmium. Cadmium is
considered to be a toxic material by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Before disposing of damaged or worn out Nickel-Cadmium battery packs,
check with your state Environmental Protection Agency to find out about
special restrictions on the disposal of these battery packs or return them to a
certified service center for recycling.
16. The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical
power (120 volts). Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY PACKS
The battery packs are not fully charged when taken out of the carton! First
Changing the saw blade (See Fig.1)
read the safety instructions below.
procedures.
Then follow charging notes and
Remove the battery pack before carrying out any work on the machine.
1. Hold the work spindle still by pressing the spindle lock down and loosen
the screw. Remove washer and clamping disc.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2. Swing swivel guard backwards, hold it still, and remove the saw blade from
the clamping flange.
1. Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is
completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire.
3. Fit the new saw blade by following the above steps in the reverse order. The
arrow on the saw-blade must point in the same direction as the direction of
rotation arrow.
2. A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under
extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure.
However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
Adjusting the Guide-plate (See Fig. 2)
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a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
If a correction of the 90˚ angle of the guide-plate to the saw blade is necessary,
use the correction screw.
3. Hold the tool firmly by both handles and work applying light pressure.
Adjusting the Cutting depth (See Fig.3&4)
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
For the cleanest possible cut, set the cutting depth whenever possible 5 mm
deeper than the thickness of the material. Slacken the swing nut for adjusting
depth of cut, set the cutting depth, and tighten the swing nut again.
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the base of the tool with
the notch inside the tool’s handle and slide the battery pack firmly into the
handle until you hear the lock snap. To remove the battery pack from the tool,
press the release buttons and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle.
Insert battery into the charger as described in the charger section below.
Adjusting the cutting angle
Slacken the swing nut for adjusting angle of cut, set the cutting angle on the
scale, and tighten the swing nut again. Check angle of cut by making a test cut.
Adjusting the rip fence (See Fig.5)
THE BATTERY PACK
Slacken the clamp nut and set the rip fence to the required cutting width by
means of the cutting line scale. Retighten clamp nut.
Your tool uses an 18 volt battery pack. When ordering replacement battery
packs be sure to include catalog number and voltage.
Sawdust ejection
The sawdust and wood-chips produced by the saw can be sucked up by a
vacuum cleaner or caught directly in the sawdust bag. They are not included in
standard equipment.
CHARGERS
Your battery pack can be charged by a 1 hour charger. Be sure to read all safety
instructions before using your charger. Servicing at an authorized service center
is required to avoid damage to static sensitive internal components.
Read all of the instructions in the battery charger section to this manual before
attempting to charge the battery pack for your tool. Always use correct battery
pack. Never install any other battery pack, it will ruin your tool and may
create hazardous condition.
Switching the Machine ON and Off
For safety reasons this power tool is equipped with a switch lock that prevents
the ON/OFF switch from being locked in the ON position. (see figure 6)
Switching on: Press switch lock and then ON-OFF switch.
Switching off: Release ON-OFF switch.
Advice for operation
Charging procedure
1. Switch on the machine and apply to the material with the front edge of the
guide plate.
1. The charger does not require adjustment and is designed to be as easy as
possible to operate. Please observe the procedure as follows:
2. Align the tool with the parallel guide or a line drawn by hand prior to
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operation.
1) Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet.
2) Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in Fig 7, making sure
the pack is fully seated in the charger. The red light indicator will
illuminate showing that the battery is being charged.
you turn out the light. 3) Move charger and battery pack to a location
where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 65ºF - 75ºF
(18-24°C). If charging problems persist, take or send the tool, battery
pack and charger to your local service center.
3) When charging is well done green light will illuminate. The minimum
charge time is normally 1hour after which the battery should be
removed.
5)
The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce
sufficient power on jobs which were done previously. DO NOT
CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging
procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged
when the air temperature is between 65ºF - 75ºF.
Do not expose charger to water, rain or snow.
6) Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power
supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be
shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature
such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup
of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities.
Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no
battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
7) Do not immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
1) The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while
charging. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem.
2) The charger has an internal temperature limit that, when exceeded,
will temporarily stop the full charge current. This is indicated by the
green light being ON. The normal charge cycle will resume when the
temperature falls below the present limit and will be indicated by the
red light turning ON. To prevent overheating, do not cover the charger
and do not charge battery packs in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
3) During normal use the internal temperature of the battery pack may
rise. If the battery pack is being used and then immediately put into
the charger for recharging, the temperature might be too high and the
green light will turn ON indicating that the cut off temperature has
been exceeded. In this situation let the battery cool down. The
charging cycle will come back on automatically after the temperature
cooled down. This will be indicated by the red light turned ON.
8) WARNING: do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric
shock may result. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use,
avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such
as in a metal shed or an un-insulated trailer.
9) CAUTION: never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If
the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a
service center for recycling.
ASSEMBLY
REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
4) If the battery pack does not charge properly 1) Check current at
receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. 2) Check to see if
CAUTION:
receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is remove
before installing or removing blade.
At the desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever.
1. To remove the blade (Fig.8, press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot
revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen the bolt clock-wise. Then remove the
bolt, outer flange and blade.
CAUTION:
Use a shallow depth of cut, when cutting thin work pieces for cleaner, safer cuts.
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely.
2. To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE BOLT SECURELY
3. Hold the work spindle still by pressing the spindle lock down and loosen the
screw. Remove washer and clamping.
OPERATION
1. Switch on the tool and apply to the material with the front edge of guide
4. Swing swivel guard backwards, hold it still, and remove the saw blade from
the clamping flange. Fit the new saw blade by following the above steps in the
reverse order. The arrow on the saw-blade must point in the same direction as
the direction of rotation arrow.
plate.
2. Align the tool with the parallel guide or a line drawn by hand prior to
operation.
3. Hold the tool firmly by both handles.
BEVEL CUTTING
CAUTION:
Loosen the screw on the bevel scale plate on the front of the base. Set for
desired angle (0-45°) by tilting accordingly, then tighten the swing nut securely.
BE SURE THE BLADE IS INSTALLED WITH TEETH POINTING UP
AT THE FRONT OF THE TOOL.(SEE FIGURE 8)
CAUTION:
Cutting work pieces that exceed the maximum cutting depth will result in
overload of the battery. Overheating and smoke emitting from the battery
will occur.
1) Nut
2) Outer flange
3) Blade
Hints
4) Inner flange
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When sawing along a line use the cutting information shown in the
window according to the cutting angle.
5) Gauge
6) Hex Wrench Storage
When not in use, the hex wrench can be conveniently stored.
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Right-angled cut –indicator on 0-45°.
For bevel cuts the guide (i. e. parallel guide, ridge) must be applied
shifted to scale (carry out a test cut). The parallel guide allows a
maximum cutting length of 5.91 inches/150 mm and maximum cutting
depth 1.97 inches/50 mm.
CAUTION: Always be sure that he tool is switched off and battery cartridge is
removed before any adjustment is attempted.
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base down.
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For wider cuts use a guide bar (accessory) or lead the tool along a fixed
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ridge.
OPERATION
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To avoid a tearing out of the cutting edges when working sensitive area
(if the surface is very smooth crepe tape also enables easy drawing of
line), fixing a thin board of wood to the workpiece and sawing through
both will also avoid tearing out effectively.
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Hold the tool firmly. Set the base plate on the work piece to be cut
without the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool ON and wait
until the blade attains full speed.
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Now simply move the tool forward over the work piece surface,
keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is complete. To
get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and your speed of
advance uniform.
ADJUSTING FOR ACCURACY OF 90º CUT (VERTICAL)
This adjustment has been made by the manufacturer. But if it is off, adjust the
adjusting screw with a screwdriver while squaring the blade with the base
triangular rule, try-square, etc.
CAUTION:
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Always gently keep the tool moving straight ahead when cutting.
Forcing or twist the tool will result in overheating of motor and
dangerous kickback, possibly causing severe injury.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery cartridge has
discharged, allow the tool to rest for 30 minutes before proceeding with
a fresh battery.
CAUTION:
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After adjusting the depth of cut and bevel angle, be sure to tighten the screw.
Sighting
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The front of the base is notched to provide accurate guidance.
For straight cuts, align the edge 0° engraved on it with your cutting line
on the workpiece.
GUIDE RULE
The handy guide rule allows you to do extra-accurate straight cuts. Simply slide
the guide rule up snugly against the side of the work piece and secure it in
position with the clamp screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated
uniform cuts possible.
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For 45° bevel cuts, align the edge with 45° engraved on it with your
cutting line.
ON/OFF Switch Action
MAINTANCE
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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Before inserting the battery into the tool, always check to see that the
Always be sure that the tool is switched OFF and the battery cartridge is
removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
switch trigger actuates properly and return to the “OFF” position when
released.
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off
button is provided.
To start the tool, press the left of the lock-off button and pull the switch
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down
trigger, release the switch trigger to stop.
to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holder.
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Both brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon
brushes. Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn
carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps.
Thank you for purchasing a top quality KingCraft product. This Cordless Circular Saw item
#3729 was tested and meets our stringent quality standards. This product is warranted to be
free from manufacturing defects in original materials, including original parts, and
workmanship until Oct 18th. 2005 or 1 year with proof of purchase.
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
1. Charge the battery pack before battery is completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery pack when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery pack. Overcharging shortens the
battery service life.
The warranty is void if the defect is due to accidental damage, misuse, abuse, neglect,
improper repair or alteration by unauthorized persons or failure to follow operation
instructions provided with the product. This warranty does not apply to commercial use.
3. Charge the battery pack at room temperature 40ºF - 105ºF. Let a hot battery
pack cool down before re-charging it.
The warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchase and does not
extend to subsequent owners of the product. Liability under this warranty is limited to repair,
replacement or refund. In no event shall liability exceed the purchase price paid by the
purchaser of the product. Under no circumstances shall there be liability for any loss, direct,
indirect, incidental, special or consequential damage arising out of in connection with use of
this product. This warranty is valid only in the United States of America. This Warranty gives
you specific legal rights. However you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow limitation on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential
damages therefore these restrictions may not apply to you.
In case you find the product to be defective please send it within the warranty period to our
service center, To avoid transport damages please send the product in the original packaging.
In return you will receive either your repaired item, a new product or a refund. Please fill out
the Warranty Card and send it together with the product and purchase receipt
To arrange pick-up of the defective item please call our service center:
Schenker International Inc.
Tel: 1-888-367-7373 (Business hours Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00 pm CT)
Website: http://www.wk-usa.com
Wachsmuth& Krogmann,Inc.
123 Sivert Court,
Bensenville,IL 60106,
USA
LIMITED WARRANTY
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