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1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
THIS MANUAL
CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPER-
ATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
MILWAUKEE
®
M12™ COMPACT CHARGER AND POW-
ER SOURCE CAT. NO. M12 TC
AND
MILWAUKEE
®
M12™ LI-ION BATTERIES.
2. BEFORE USING THE BATTERY PACK AND
CHARGER, READ THIS OPERATOR’S MAN-
UAL, YOUR TOOL OPERATOR’S MANUAL,
AND ALL LABELS ON THE BATTERY PACK,
CHARGER AND TOOL.
3.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IN-
JURY, CHARGE
MILWAUKEE
®
M12™ RECHARGEABLE LI-ION BATTERIES
ONLY IN
MILWAUKEE
®
M12™ LI-ION CHAR-
GERS.
Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage. Do not wire a battery
pack to a power supply plug or car cigarette
lighter. Batteries will be permanently disabled or
damaged.
4. USE
MILWAUKEE
®
LI-ION PACKS ONLY ON
COMPATIBLE
MILWAUKEE
®
LI-ION TOOLS.
Battery pack and charger are not compatible with
V
™-technology or NiCd systems. Use with other
personal injury.
5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not
charge battery pack in rain, snow, damp or wet
locations.
Do not use battery pack or charger in
the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous
sparks may be generated when inserting or remov-
6. CHARGE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Do not block charger vents. Keep them clear to
allow proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking or
gases may explode.
7. MAINTAIN CHARGER CORD.
When unplugging
charger, pull plug rather than cord to reduce the risk
of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never car-
ry charger by its cord. Keep cord from heat, oil and
sharp edges. Make sure cord will not be stepped
on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress.
Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug.
Have a damaged charger replaced immediately.
8. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT
IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
Using the wrong,
damaged or improperly wired extension cord could
extension cord must be used, plug the charger
into a properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension
cord with pins that are the same number, size and
shape as the pins on the charger. Make sure that
the extension cord is in good electrical condition.
9. CHARGER IS RATED FOR 5 VOLT DC ONLY.
Charger must be plugged into an appropriate
receptacle.
10. USE ONLY WITH LISTED/CERTIFIED ITE
POWER SUPPLY.
Others may result in a risk of
11. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger or battery pack manufac-
turer
personal injury.
12. UNPLUG CHARGER
when not in use. Remove
battery packs from unplugged chargers.
13. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
,
always unplug charger before cleaning or main-
t
DC plug. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
14. DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY
PACKS.
Battery packs may explode, causing
personal injury or damage. Toxic fumes and mate-
rials are created when battery packs are burned.
15. DO NOT CRUSH, DROP, OR DAMAGE
battery
pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run
over, or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with
a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on).
16. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
Incorrect reassembly
exposure to battery chemicals. If it is damaged,
take it to a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility.
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18.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
A battery pack will
short circuit if a metal object makes a
connection between the positive and negative
contacts on the battery pack. Do not place a
battery pack near anything that may cause a
short circuit, such as coins, keys or nails in your
pocket. A short circuited battery pack may
cause fire and personal injury.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
20.
BATTERY CHEMICALS CAUSE SERIOUS
BURNS.
Never allow contact with skin, eyes, or
mouth. If a damaged battery pack leaks battery
chemicals, use rubber or neoprene gloves to
dispose of it. If skin is exposed to battery fluids,
wash with soap and water and rinse with
vinegar. If eyes are exposed to battery
chemicals, immediately flush with water for 20
minutes and seek medical attention. Remove
and dispose of contaminated clothing.
Do not try to charge
non-rechargeable batteries with
this charger.
STORE YOUR BATTERY PACK AND
CHARGER
in a cool, dry place. Do not store
battery pack where temperatures may exceed
50°C (120°F) such as in direct sunlight, a
vehicle or metal building during the summer.
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