DeWalt 290 instruction manual Safety Symbols, Safety Instructions for Charger Batteries

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	SAFETY SYMBOLS
SYMBOL		DEFINITION
V	........................	volts
A	........................	amperes
Hz	........................	hertz
W	........................	watts
PSI	........................	pounds per square inch
Min.	........................	minimum
Max.	........................	maximum
in.	........................	inch
MM	........................	millimeters
h	........................	hours
min	........................	minutes
s	........................	seconds
	.........................	alternating current
	..........................	direct current
n0	..........................	no load
	..........................	alternating or direct current
		Class II Construction
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…/min	..........................	revolutions or reciprocation per minute

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER AND

BATTERIES

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER AND BATTERIES

1.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Porter-Cable Battery Charger.

2.Before using a battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery.

3. To reduce risk of injury, a Porter-Cable charger should only be used to charge a Porter-Cable battery pack. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Do not charge a Porter-Cable battery pack with any other charger.

4.Do not expose charger to rain, snow or frost.

5.Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.

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

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