SKIL AH6552A-00 PWRCORE 12 12V BL Auto Hammer Owner’s Manual

SKIL AH6552A-00 PWRCORE 12 12V BL Auto Hammer Owner's Manual

WARNING

• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
  -­ Lead from lead-based paints.
  -­ Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. ­
  -Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: ­
  – Work in a well-ventilated area.
  -­ Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
  -­ Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. 2

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool . Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable 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 . Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet . Never modify the plug in any way . Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools . Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, 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 . 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 unplugging the power tool . Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts . Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use . Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply . Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool . Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication . A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Use personal protective equipment . Always wear eye protection . Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Prevent unintentional starting . Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool . Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch, or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on . A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach . Keep proper footing and balance at all times . This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

Dress properly . Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry . Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts . Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used . Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards.

Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles . A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool . Use the correct power tool for your application . 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 switch does not turn it on and off . Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools . Such preventive 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 persons 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 and accessories .

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation . If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use . Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean . Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc . in accordance with these instructions, 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.

Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer . A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs . Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. 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 burns or a fire. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact . If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water . If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help . Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified .

Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature . Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130°C) may cause explosion. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions . Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts . This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Never service damaged battery packs . Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR AUTO HAMMER

Wear ear protectors . Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Hold power tools by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring . Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

Do not insert or try to insert your finger into the hammer sleeve at any time, failure to do so could result in personal injury. Your finger may get hurt. Do not stare into the LED work light directly; never direct the work light into others’ eyes. Never put your hand continuously on the nail when hammering .

Only use your hand to root the nail on the workpiece at the beginning of hammering. This auto hammer is suggested to be used for the nails with length no more than 3-1/2 inches / 89 mm (Penny Size: 16d). Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform before hammering .

Holding the work by hand against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. Know your power tool . Read operator’s manual carefully . Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool . Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury. Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operation condition .

Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories . Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious personal injury. Do not place battery tools near fire or heat . This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.

Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location . Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 32(0) but less than 104(40). Do not store outside or in vehicles . Save these instructions .

Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, also loan them these instructions,

SYMBOLS

Safety Symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your 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 warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Owner’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING”, and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certification information may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

GET TO KNOW YOUR AUTO HAMMER

Auto Hammer

Fig. 1

SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To Attach/Detach Battery Pack (Fig.2)

Avoid the possibility of accidental starting: Set the trigger lock in the locked position before attaching or detaching the battery pack. See the detailed instructions in the section “Trigger Switch and Trigger Lock”.

To attach the battery pack:

Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves in the tool, and then slide the battery pack onto the tool.

To detach the battery pack:

Depress the battery-release button, located on the front of the battery pack, to release the battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the tool.

NOTICE: When placing the battery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove inside the tool and that the latches snap into place properly. Improper attachment of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

Trigger Switch and Trigger Lock (Fig.3)

To lock the trigger switch, push the trigger lock upward. The trigger switch will not work while the trigger lock is in the locked position. Lock the trigger switch when storing the tool and when the tool is not in use. To unlock the trigger switch, push the trigger lock downward.

LED Work light
The LED work light, located on the front of the auto hammer, will turn on when the trigger switch is depressed. The LED work light will turn off approximately 10 seconds after the trigger switch is released. This provides additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece for operation in lower- light areas. T

he LED light will rapidly flash when the tool and/or the battery pack are outside the recommended temperature range, and the internal sensors will turn the tool off. Rest the tool and battery pack for a while in room temperature if they are too cold or place the tool and battery pack separately under air flow to cool them if they are too hot.

The LED light will flash more slowly to indicate that the battery is at low- battery capacity. Recharge the battery pack.

Articulating Hammer-head (Fig. 4)

The hammer-head pivot-lock button allows you to position the head at 0°, 45°, or 90°. Depress the hammer-head pivot-lock button to release the hammer-head. Pivot the head to one of operating angles suitable for the task and then release the pivot-lock button.

Magnetic Sleeve (Fig.5)

The magnetic sleeve holds the head of the inserted nail against the recessed hammerhead for the beginning of nail driving. The sleeve retracts at the end of nail driving to allow the hammer-head to drive the nail head flush with the workpiece surface.

Hammering Nails (Fig. 6)

1. Attach the battery pack to the auto hammer.

2. Secure the material to be nailed with clamps to keep it from moving when hammering.

3. Set the hammer head to the angle appropriate for your job.
   • For hammering nails on the floor or ceiling, set your hammer-head at 0°as shown in Fig. 6.
   • For hammering nails on the walls or other vertical surfaces, set your hammer-head at 90° (Fig. 6a).
   • For hammering nails on an angle or in tight places, set your hammer-head at 45° (Fig. 6b).
   

4. Insert the head of the nail into the magnetic sleeve and up against the hammer-head, where it will be held in place by magnetic force. Place the tip of the nail against the workpiece.
   WARNING Before depressing the trigger switch to start hammering, make sure that the articulating head of the auto hammer is locked in place. Otherwise, the hammer-head would move, causing serious personal injury.

5. Holding the shaft of the nail steady with your hand, push down on the tool and press the trigger switch to initiate the hammering action and drive the nail deep enough into the workpiece so that it stands on its own. Release the trigger switch and remove your hand from the nail.
   WARNING Be especially careful when driving shorter nails, such as brads, and remove your hand as soon as the nail stands on its own in the workpiece.

6. Resume pushing down on tool and pressing the trigger switch to continue hammering until the nail is fully driven into the workpiece. Near the end of hammering, the magnetic sleeve will retract to allow the hammer-head to drive the nail head flush into the workpiece.
   WARNING To avoid possible serious injury, do not overly force the hammer or apply side pressure. Hold the tool firmly while pushing steadily to allow the hammer-head to drive the nail automatically.

Recommended Nailing Materials for the Auto Hammer
The auto hammer may be used for nailing into all types of wood, wood-like materials, and plaster board.
NOTICE: The tool is not suitable for nailing in hard metal or concrete.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

Service
WARNING Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard . We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.

General Maintenance
WARNING When servicing, use only identical replacement parts . Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage . NOTE: Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance.

Cleaning
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.

WARNING Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air . Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.

WARNING
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts . Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.

Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SKIL CONSUMER TOOLS

5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Chervon North America, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all SKIL consumer TOOLS will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase, if original purchaser registers the product within 30 days from purchase. BATTERIES AND CHARGERS are warranted for 2 years. Product registration can be completed online at www.Registermyskil.com. Original purchasers should also retain their receipt as proof of purchase. THE FIVE- YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD FOR TOOLS IS CONDITIONED ON REGISTRATION OF THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. If original purchasers do not register their product timely, the foregoing limited warranty will apply for a duration of three years for tools. All batteries and chargers will remain under the two- year limited warranty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer tool is used for industrial, professional or commercial purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for a duration of ninety days, regardless of registration.

SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or repaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Station. To make a claim under this Limited Warranty, you must return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to any SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized Service Station. For Authorized SKIL Power Tool Service Stations, please visit www.Registermyskil.com or call 1-877-SKIL-999 (1-877-754-5999).

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES, DRILL BITS, ROUTER BITS, JIGSAW BLADES, SANDING BELTS, GRINDING WHEELS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO A PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION EQUAL TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO SUCH PRODUCT, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH ABOVE. SOME STATES IN THE U.S., SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S., PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SKIL DEALER OR IMPORTER.

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