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on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
•Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
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.
•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 sides 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.
•NEVERattempt 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.
Important Safety Instructions for Battery
Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
This manual contains important safety
instructions for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings
on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to
get inside charger.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only
Black & Decker batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
CAUTION:Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to
the power supply, thecharger can be shorted by foreign material.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to,
steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be
kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the
power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.
•The charger supplied with this product is intended to be
plugged in such that it is correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
WARNING:
•DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any
chargers other than the ones listed in this manual.The charger
and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
•These chargers are not intended for any uses other than
charging Black&Decker rechargeable batteries. Any other uses
may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
•Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
•Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord.
•Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped
Extension Cord
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following
table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Double Insulation
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two
separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thickness
of insulation between you and the toolʼs electrical system.
Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be
grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong
plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern
for maintaining a ground connection. NOTE:Double insulation does
not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this
tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury
resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or replace damaged cords.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock;
do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:Some dust created by this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V................volts A....................amperes
Hz..............hertz W ..................watts
min............minutes ..................alternating current
..........direct current no..................no load speed
..............Class II Construction ..................earthing terminal
............safety alert symbol .../min ............revolutions
per minute
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m)(30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended