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10)
Do not use the tool continuously for a long
period of time. Stop using the tool from time
to time to avoid temperature rise and heat
overload of the motor.
11) Do not drop the tool.
Symbol Meaning
V Volts
Direct current
n0No load speed
…/min Revolutions or reciprocations
per minutes
Ah Electrical capacity of battery pack

WARNING!

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the
State of C alifornia to cause canc er, bi rth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and
cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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FOR BATTERY CHARGER & BATTERY PACK

Important Safety Instructions

1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -This
manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for battery charger
EY0L80.
2) Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings
on battery charger, battery pack, and
product using battery pack.
3) CAUTION -To reduce the risk of injury,
charge only Panasonic Battery Pack as
shown in last page.
Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
4) Do not expose charger and battery pack
to rain or snow.
5) To reduce risk of damaging the electric
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
6)
Make sure cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
7) 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 that:
a. pins on plug of extension cord are
the same number, size and shape as
those of plug on charger.
b. extension cord is properly wired and
in good electrical condition.
c. wire size is large enough for ampere
rating of charger as specified below.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OF
EXTENSION CORDS FOR
BATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating. Amperes
AWG Size of Cord
Equal to or
greater than
But less
than
Length of Cord,
Feet
25 50 100 150
0 2 18 18 18 16
8) Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug-replace them immediately.
9) Do not operate charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or other-
wise damaged in any way; take it to a
qualified service personnel.
10
) Do not disassemble charger; take it
to a qualified service personnel when
service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
11) To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplu g cha rger from outl et be fore
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
12)
The c harge r and bat tery pack are
specifically designed to work together. Do
not attempt to charge any other cordless
tool or battery pack with this charger.
13) Do not attempt to charge the battery
pack with any other charger.
14) Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery pack housing.
15) Do not store the tool and battery pack
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