Keep the battery charger out of the reach of children

œ Children may place the batteries or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

Do not damage the power cord

œDo not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a

heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock.

œ If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the battery charger or wall outlet, take it to the dealer and have it replaced.

Do not use the battery charger if it makes strange noises,

emits strange odors, or smoke

œ If the battery charger is used under these conditions, it make cause a fire or electric shock.

œIf strange conditions such as these occur, immediately unplug the battery charger, remove the batteries, and wait to make sure no more smoke is emitted. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or open the battery charger yourself.

Do not disassemble or modify the battery charger

œIt is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery charger. Doing so may cause a

fire or electric shock.

œ Do not use the battery charger as a direct current generator.

Do not get the battery charger wet

œ Make sure the battery charger does not get wet, for it may cause a fire or electric shock.

œ Do not use the battery charger in a bathroom.

œIf the battery charger gets wet, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and remove the batteries. Then take the battery charger to the dealer for repair. If used while wet, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or an accident.

Do not handle with wet hands

œ Handling the battery charger with wet hands may cause an electric shock.

Do not use during a storm

œ Do not touch the battery charger or power cord while it is plugged into a power outlet during a thunderstorm. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

Do not place on an unstable surface

œIt may fall down, causing injury or damage.

œ If the battery falls down and the charger body is damaged, remove the batteries and take the battery charger to the dealer for repair. If used while damaged, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or other damages.

Operating and storage conditions

œDo not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or heater) or exposed to direct sunlight.

œ Temperature 0 to 40°C (charging)

œ Humidity 45% to 85%

–20 to 60°C (storage)

(charging and

 

storage)

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