Safety wARNINGS and Instructions Batteries

safety wARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS - BATTERIES

• Do not disassemble or open, drop (mechanical abuse), crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.

• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire, excessive heat including soldering irons, or put in microwave oven.

• Only use the battery with a charging system specified by the manufacturer/supplier.

• Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact both battery terminals simultaneously.

• Dispose of used batteries promptly according to the manufacturer/supplier’s instructions.

• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard.

• Battery usage by children should be supervised.

WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery for any reason. If battery case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery. Do not use a battery or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged batteries should be returned to service center for recycling.

safety wARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS - CHARGING

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary warnings on battery charger and product using battery. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, use charger only with this product. Batteries in other products may burst causing personal injury or damage.

3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black+Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

7. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for indoor work. The letters “W” or “WA” on the cord jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.

b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for
safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. 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 extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

Chart for minimum wire size (AWG) of Extension Cords
Nameplate rating AMPS – 0 – 10.0				51-100	101-150
Total Extension Cord Length (ft)	0-25	26-50
Wire Gauge	(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m)		(15,2-30,4m)		(30,4-45,7m)
	18	16		16	14

8. Use only the supplied charger when charging your tool. The use of any other charger could damage the tool or create a hazardous condition.

9. Use only one charger when charging.

10. Do not attempt to open the charger. There are no customer serviceable parts inside. Return to any authorized Black+Decker service center.

11. DO NOT incinerate the tool or batteries even if they are severely damaged or completely worn out. The batteries can explode in a fire.

12. Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely

worn out. The batteries can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium ion batteries are burned.