Chicago Electric 96448 User Manual
19.2V 1/2” CORDLESS IMPACT
Model
96448
WRENCH
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................. 4
Work Area ...................................................................................4
Electrical Safety .........................................................................4
Personal Safety ..........................................................................4
Tool Use and Care ......................................................................5
Service ........................................................................................5
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES .................................................. 5
GROUNDING ....................................................................7
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs ....................7
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two Prong Plugs ............8
Extension Cords ........................................................................8
Symbology ..................................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................10
UNPACKING .................................................................... 10
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS .................................................10
Tool Features .............................................................................10
Charging ....................................................................................11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................12
MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICE .....................................13
Replacing the Carbon Brushes ...............................................13
Troubleshooting ........................................................................14
PARTS LIST ..................................................................... 15
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ....................................................16
WARRANTY ..................................................................... 17
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
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
provided 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
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
CAUTION
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed
below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-b.
ence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. c. Dis-
tractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety2.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. a.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodi-
ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-b.
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. c. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or un-d.
plugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a.
a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. b. Safety equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. c. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. d. This en-
ables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, cloth-e.
ing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
Power tool use and care4.
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. a.
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 the Trigger does not turn it on and off. b. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the Trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any c.
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow per-d.
sons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, e.
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep tools clean. f. Properly maintained tools are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and sockets etc., in accordance with these g.
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service5.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identi-a.
cal replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety infor-1.
mation. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.2.
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Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can 3.
grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control.
When using a handheld power tool, maintain a rm grip on the tool with both 4.
hands to resist starting torque.
Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn 5.
off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the 6.
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
7. The battery charger gets hot during use. The charger’s heat can build
up to unsafe levels and create a re hazard if it does not receive
adequate ventilation, due to an electrical fault, or if it is used in a hot
environment.
Do not place the charger on a ammable surface. Do not obstruct any vents on
the charger. Especially avoid placing the charger on carpets and rugs; they
are not only ammable, but they also obstruct vents under the charger.
Place the charger on a stable, solid, nonammable surface (such as a stable
metal workbench or concrete oor) at least 1 foot away from all ammable ob-
jects, such as drapes or walls. Keep a re extinguisher and a smoke detector in
the area. Frequently monitor the charger and battery during use.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.8.
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electro-9.
magnetic elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con-10.
struction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chem-
icals are: Lead from lead-based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
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