necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of
• fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
120V | Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets |
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Volts | Total Length of Cord in Feet |
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240V |
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More Not more | American Wire Gauge |
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Ampere Rating |
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0 | - | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | - | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | - | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended | |
•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. The charger is ventilated
•through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.
Do not mount charger on wall or permanently affix charger to any surface. The charger is intended to use on a flat, stable
•surface (i.e., table top, bench top).
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have
•them replaced immediately.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an
•authorized service center.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service
center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly
•may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.
Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the
•battery pack will not reduce this risk.
•NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power (120 Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY PACKS
WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and manuals Theoriginbatterylly supackpliediswithnot toolfullybefochargede usingout ofthethechargercarton. . Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below.
Then follow charging procedures outlined.
• 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. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
•battery packs are burned.
Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres,such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery fromthe charger may ignite the dust
•or fumes.
If battery contents come into contact with the skin,immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte for Li- ion batteries is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
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