Black & Decker LHT120 instruction manual Important Safety Warnings, Storage Recommendations

•	Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any				WARNING:	Burn hazard. Batteryliquidmaybe
	cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the
•	battery pack will not reduce this risk.			flammable if exposed to sparkor flame.
	NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.			•	Charge the battery packs only in Black & Decker chargers.
•	The charger is designed to operate on standard household			•	DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may
	electrical power (120 Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any				cause premature cell failure.
	other voltage.			• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
	SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS				as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
					where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such
	IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS			for WARNING:		Never attempt to open the battery pack
	FOR BATTERY PACKS			insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do
andWARNING:					any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not
				nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should
		For safe operation, read this manual		not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow,
				been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a
	manuals originally supplied with tool before using the charger.				WARNING:
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using
				be returned to service center for recycling.
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below.						Fire hazard. Do not store or carry
Then follow charging procedures outlined.
	READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS			battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery
				terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool
•	Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely			boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws,
				keys, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the
	damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can			battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive
	explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when			materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US
	battery packs are burned.			Department of TransportationHazardous Material Regulations (HMR)
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such				actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes
	as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.			(i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are
	Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the			properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual
	dust or fumes.			batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,				insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short
	immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid			circuit. NOTE: LI-ION batteries should not be put in checked
	gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or			baggage.
	until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery			STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
	electrolyte for Li-ion batteries is composed of a mixture of liquid
	organic carbonatesand lithium salts.			1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from
• Contents of opened batterycellsmay causerespiratory irritation.				direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
	Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.		6	2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger.