IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Batteries should be recycled, consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
■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 pack terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
CHARGER SAFETY
■Save these instructions. This manual contains important Rules for Safe Operation and operating instructions for charger.
■Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, and product using battery charger.
■To reduce risk of injury, charge only
■Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.
■Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
■To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when discon- necting charger.
■Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
■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.
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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 otherwise 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 risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
■Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use.
■Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
■Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this unit. If you loan someone this unit, loan them these instructions also.