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•Disconnectthecharger from the outlet before attempting any
cleaning.Thiswill reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the
battery pack will not reduce this risk.
•NEVERattemptto connect 2 chargers together.
•Thechargeris designed to operate on standard household
electricalpower(120 Volts). Do not attempttouseit on any
othervoltage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANTSAFETY WARNINGS

FORBATTERYPACKS

WARNING:For safe operation, read this manual and manuals
originally supplied with tool before using the charger.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below.
Then follow charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
•Donotincinerate the battery pack even if itisseverely
damagedoris completely worn out. The battery pack can
explode in a fire. Toxicfumes and materials are created when
battery packs are burned.
•Donot charge orusebattery inexplosiveatmospheres,such
asin the presenceofflammable liquids,gases ordust.Inserting
orremoving the battery from the chargermay ignite the dust or
fumes.
•Ifbattery contentscomeinto contactwiththe skin,immediately
washarea with mildsoap and water.If battery liquid gets intothe
eye,rinse water over the open eye for15 minutes or until irritation
ceases.If medical attention isneeded, the battery electrolytefor
Li-ionbatteries is composed ofa mixture of liquid organic
carbonatesand lithium salts.
•Contentsofopenedbatterycells maycauserespiratoryirritation.
Providefresh air. If symptomspersist, seek medical attention.
Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric
shock, or electrocution.
•Anextensioncord must have adequate wire size (AWGor
AmericanWireGauge) 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.
RecommendedMinimum WireSizefor Extension Cords
•Donotplace any object on top of chargerorplacethecharger
onasoft surface that might block the ventilationslotsand
resultinexcessive internal heat. Place the charger ina
positionawayfrom any heat source. The charger is ventilated
through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.
•Donotmount charger on wall or permanently affixchargerto
anysurface.The charger is intended to use on a flat, stable
surface (i.e., table top, bench top).
•Donotoperate charger with damaged cord or plug—have
them replaced immediately.
•Donotoperate charger if it has received asharpblow,been
dropped,orotherwise damaged in any way.Takeit to an
authorized service center.
•Donotdisassemble 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.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts TotalLength of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6-10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 NotRecommended