Craftsman 315.268260 User Manual [en, es]

Operator's Manual

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18 VOLT CORDLESS WORKLIGHT

Customer Help Line: 1 -800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-061

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INTRODUCTION

^ CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new worklight. Pay close

attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. Safety, performance and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this worklight making it easy to maintain and operate. If you use
your worklight properly and only for it's intended use, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this
product. Read the operator’s manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair
information.

MEANING

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■ KNOW YOUR WORKLIGHT. Read operator's

manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this light.

■ USE ONLY RECOMMENDED BATTERY PACK
WITH YOUR WORKLIGHT. Any attempt to use

another battery pack will cause damage to your
worklight and could possibly explode, cause a fire,
or personal injury.

■ REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM

WORKLIGHT BEFORE REPLACING BULB OR
PERFORMING ANY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
OR CLEANING.

■ DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR WORKLIGHT.

■ DO NOT PLACE WORKLIGHT OR BATTERY
PACK NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They may

explode. Also, DO NOT dispose of a worn out
battery pack by incinerating. Do not incinerate
the battery, even if it is severely damaged or
completely worn out. The battery may explode in

fire.

■ DO NOT STORE YOUR WORKLIGHT IN A

DAMP OR WET LOCATION. DO NOT STORE
IN LOCATIONS WHERE THE TEMPERATURE
IS LESS THAN 50°F OR MORE THAN 100'^F.

Do not store in outside sheds or in vehicles.

DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE
WORKLIGHT UNSUPERVISED. It is not a toy.

The temperature of the bulb will become hot after

being on for only a short period of time. This hot
temperature can cause burn injury if touched and
can create sufficient heat to melt some fabrics.

WARNING; If wrapped or in contact with

‘ fabrics, the worklight lens can produce sufficient

heat to melt some fabrics. To avoid serious
personal injury, never allow the worklight lens to
come in contact with anything.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

and benches invite accidents.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP LIGHT DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth

when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products or any strong solvent

to clean your worklight.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and

use common sense. Do not rush.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of this worklight, a part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended
function. Do not use worklight if it does not
function properly.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

SAFETY RULES FOR WORKLIGHTS

A WARNING: Do not operate worklight or charger

near flammable liquids or in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Internal sparks may
ignite fumes.

A WARNING: Lens and bulb become hot during

use:

• During or immediately after use, don't lay
worklight flat on lens surface or place lens

area in contact with a plastic or fabric
covered surface.

• Handle worklight with care around any
flammable surface.

• Let worklight cool for several minutes after
use before changing bulb.

• Do not use or permit use of worklight in bed
or sleeping bags. This worklight lens can
melt fabric and a burn injury could result.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY

TOOLS

■ USE ONLY THE CHARGER RECOMMENDED
FOR USE WITH YOUR WORKLIGHT. Do not

substitute any other charger. Use of another
charger could cause batteries to explode causing
possible serious injury.

■ Your battery tool should be charged in a location

where the temperature is more than 50°F but

less than 100°F.

■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vinegar. If liquid gets in your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then
seek immediate medical attention.

A WARNING: Batteries vent hydrogen gas and

can explode in the presence of a source of
ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, never use any
cordless product in the presence of open flame.
An exploded battery can propel debris and
chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immedi
ately.

A WARNING: Never use a battery pack that has

been damaged or received a sharp blow. A
damaged battery pack is subject to explosion.

Properly dispose of a damaged battery pack

immediately. Failure to heed this warning can

result in serious personal injury.

■ WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER

■ Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings in this
manual, on battery charger, and product using

battery charger.

jA CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge

only nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.

■ Do not expose to wet or damp conditions.

I To reduce the risk of damage to charger body

and cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord

when disconnecting charger.

■ ‘ An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric
shock. If extension cord must be used, make
sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the

same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.

b. That extension cord is properly wired and in

good electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere

rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25’ 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16

Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

■ DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A
DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged, have

replaced immediately by a qualified serviceman.

■ Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or othenwise damaged in
any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

■ Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.

Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of

electric shock or fire.

■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will
not reduce this risk.

■ Do not use charger in wet or damp conditions.

■ Disconnect charger from power supply when not in
use.

■ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them

frequently and use them to instruct others who

may use this light. If you loan someone this light,
loan them these instructions also.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

The battery pack and charger are not included with
this worklight. They are both sold separately. If you
decide to purchase a battery pack and charger, use
battery pack item number 2 11034 (9891404-001) and

charger item numbers 11040 (981399-001).

CHARGING BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a
low charge condition to prevent possible problems.
Therefore, you should charge it until light on front of
charger changes from red to green.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time
they are charged. Allow several cycles (operating

worklight followed by recharging) for batteries to

become fully charged.

TO CHARGE

■ Charge battery pack only with the recommended
charger.

■ Make sure power supply is normal house

voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

■ Connect charger to power supply.

Attach battery pack to charger by aligning raised
ribs on battery pack with grooves in charger, then
slide battery back onto charger. See Figure 1.

Red light should turn on. Red light indicates fast
charging mode.

If red light is flashing, this indicates battery pack is

deeply discharged or hot.
If battery pack is hot, red light should become

steady after battery pack has cooled down.

If battery pack is deeply discharged, red light
should become steady after voltage has increased,
normally within 60 minutes.

If after one hour red light is still flashing, this

indicates a defective battery pack and should be
replaced.

Green light on indicates battery pack is fully charged
and slow charging to maintain battery pack.

Yellow light on and red light flashing indicates
defective battery pack. Return battery pack to your
nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or
replacing.

■ When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the red
light will turn OFF and the green light will turn ON.

■ After normal usage, 1 hour of charging lime is required
to be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1-1/2
hours is required to recharge a completely discharged
tool.

■ The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.

■ Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

■ When the batteries become fully charged, unplug

your charger from power supply and remove the
battery pack.

LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER

LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

■ Red LED Lighted = Fast Charging Mode.

■ Green LED Lighted = Fully Charged And Slow
Charging To Maintain Battery Pack.

■ Red LED Flashing = Hot Or Deeply Discharged

. Battery Pack. Also Defective Battery Pack After 1

Hour.

■ Yellow LED Lighted and Red LED Flashing =

Defective Battery Pack.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES

Under extreme continuous use, the batteries in your
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot
battery pack cool down for approximately 1 hour
before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack
becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the red
light on your battery charger to flash. When battery

pack cools down, red light will glow continuously
indicating fast charging mode, 1 hour charge time.
Once the battery pack cools down, it will recharge
battery pack in fast charging mode as normal.

Note: This situation only occurs when extreme
continuous use of your worklight causes the batteries
to become hot. It does not occur under normal

circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING BATTERY
PACK" for normal recharging of batteries. If the

charger does not charge your battery pack under
normal circumstances, return both the battery pack
and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for
electrical check.

OPERATION

A WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields when operating
tools. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.

TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK TO WORKLIGHT

See Figure 2.

Note: Battery pack is shipped in a low charge condition.
Therefore, it must be charged prior to use. Refer to
"CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for charging instruc

tions.

■ Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves on
bottom of worklight, then attach battery pack to

worklight as shown in Figure 2.

■ Make sure latch on battery pack snaps into place

and battery pack is secured to worklight before

turning worklight on.

CAUTION: When attaching battery pack to your

worklight, be sure raised ribs and grooves align
properly and latch snaps into place properly.
Improper assembly can cause damage to

worklight and battery pack.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM WORKLIGHT

See Figure 3.

■ Depress latch located on front of battery pack (1)
to release battery pack.

■ Pull forward on battery pack (2) to remove from
worklight.

LATCH

BATTERY PACK

Fig. 2