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Y INFORM
ATION
The following conventions are used in this guide:
W A R N I N G
Warnings identify conditions that could result in damage to the product or
to other equipment.
C A U T I O N
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the
product or to other equipment.
Important
These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must
pay attention to.
NOTE
These notes describe additional information which may add to your
understanding of how to use the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
W A R N I N G
General instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock,
burst hazard, or injury to persons or property
•
Avoid dangerous environments.
Do not use appliances in damp or wet
locations. Do not use appliances in the rain.
•
Keep children away.
All visitors should be kept at a distance from
work area.
•
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
•
Use safety glasses and other safety equipment.
Use safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety
standards. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost from your
local dealer.
•
Store idle appliance indoors.
When not in use, appliances should be
stored indoors in a dry, high, or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
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•
Do not abuse cord.
Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
•
Disconnect appliances.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories.
•
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided
on the circuits or outlets to be used. Receptacles with built in GFCI
protection are available and may be used for this measure of safety.
•
Use of accessories and attachments.
The use of any accessory or
attachment not recommended for use with this appliance could be
hazardous. Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.
•
Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
appliance when you are tired.
•
Check for damaged parts.
A part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre before further use
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have
defective switches replaced by authorized service centre. Do not use tool if
switch does not turn it on and off.
•
Do not operate this appliance near flammable liquids or in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these tools often spark and the sparks
might ignite fumes.
•
Do not expose to extreme heat or flames.
•
Never immerse the unit in water
or any other liquid, or use when wet.
•
NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE AC AND DC CHARGING METHODS AT
THE SAME TIME.
•
NEVER
connect this unit to a positive grounded vehicle using the 12 V DC
Charging Adaptor.
•
The 12 V DC Charging Adaptor must only be connected to batteries with
a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit will not operate from a 6 V
battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 V battery.
Specific Safety Instructions for Jump Starters
W A R N I N G
Specific instructions pertaining to a risk of burst hazard or
explosive gases
•
DO NOT
use the unit for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly
used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage property. Use the unit for charging/boosting a
lead-acid battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage
electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.
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