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Battery Installation (Fig.B)
WARNING: Batteries can explode, or leak, and can
cause injury or fire. To reduce this risk:
1. Using a 2 mm hex wrench (not supplied), remove the
two screws
9
holding the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery cover
8
as shown inFig.B.
3. Insert two fresh AAA batteries
10
into the battery
compartment
11
making sure to match (+) and (‑)
terminals correctly and reinstall the batterycover.
4. Fit the battery cover
8
over the battery compartment
11
.
Install and tighten the two screws
9
of the
batterycover
8
using a 2 mm hex wrench.
5. Ensure that the battery cover
8
is tightlysecured.
‑ Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the
battery label andpackage.
‑ Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity
(+ and ‑), marked on the battery and theequipment.
‑ Do not short battery terminals.
‑ Do not charge batteries.
‑ Do not mix old and fresh batteries. Replace all of
them at the same time with new batteries of the
same brand and type.
‑ Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of
per localcodes.
‑ Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
‑ Keep batteries out of reach of children.
‑ Remove batteries if the device will not be used for
severalmonths.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn unit off before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories. An accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
The RBRC® Seal
Please take your spent battery packs to
an authorized PROTO® service center or
to your local retailer for recycling. In some
areas, it is illegal to place spent battery
packs in the trash. You may also contact your local recycling
center for information on where to drop off the spent
battery pack. Do not place in curbside recycling. For more
information visit www.call2recycle.org or call the toll‑free
number in the RBRC®Seal.
RBRC® is a registered trademark of Call 2Recycle,Inc.
Additional Safety Warnings
a ) Do not use a battery pack or appliance that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting
in fire, explosion or risk ofinjury.
b ) Do not expose a battery pack or appliance
to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fire or temperature above 266°F (130 °C) may
causeexplosion.
c ) Have servicing performed by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the product ismaintained.
Battery Maintenance
• When the wrench will not be used for an extended period of
time, remove thebatteries
• Do not mix battery types or combine used batteries with
freshones.
• Sweat, oil, and water can prevent a battery’s terminal
from making electrical contact.To avoid this, wipe both
terminals before loading abattery.
• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area.Do not
dispose of batteries infire.
• Do not shake violently or dropwrench.
• Do not use this wrench as ahammer.
• Do not leave this wrench in any place exposed to excessive
heat, humidity, or directsunlight.
• Do not use this apparatus in water, as it is notwaterproof.
• If the wrench gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel as soon as
possible.The salt in seawater can be especiallydamaging.
• Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol or paint
thinner when cleaning thewrench.
• Keep this wrench away frommagnets.
• Do not expose this wrench to dust or sand as this could
cause seriousdamage.
• Do not apply excessive force to the LCDpanel.
• Apply torque slowly and grasp the center of the handle.Do
not apply load to the end of thehandle.
• After use, set torque wrench to lowest setting to prevent
damage to the spring.
CAUTION:
• Hard impacts or dropping the wrench may impair accuracy
of the wrench. If the wrench is dropped or receives a sharp
impact have the wrench accuracychecked.
• To ensure correct operation and accuracy this product must
be calibrated periodically in line withstandards.
Residual Risks
a
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
g
Wear earprotection.
Wear safety footwear.
Wear safety googles.
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment ofhearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flyingparticles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
duringoperation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolongeduse.
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