7
Important Safety
Instructions for Battery
chargers
SAve THeSe INSTRucTIoNS:
This manual contains important safety
instructions for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on
charger, battery pack, and product using
battery pack.
WARNING:
Shock hazard. Do not
allow any liquid to get inside charger.
cAuTIoN:
Burn hazard. To reduce
the risk of injury, charge only designated
Porter cable 20V MAX lithium batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
cAuTIoN:
Under certain conditions,
with the charger plugged in to the power
supply, the charger can be shorted by
foreign material. Foreign materials of a
conductive nature such as, but not
limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or
any buildup of metallic particles should
be kept away from charger cavities.
Always unplug the charger from the
power supply when there is no battery
pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.
WARNING:
• do NoT attempt to charge the battery
pack with any chargers other than the
ones in this manual. The charger and
battery pack are specifically designed to
work together.
• These chargers are not intended
for any uses other than charging
designated Porter cable 20v MAX
lithium rechargeable batteries. Any
other uses may result in risk of fire,
electric shock or electrocution.
• do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. This will reduce
risk of damage to electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• do not use an extension cord unless
it is absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in
risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• An extension cord must have
adequate wire size (AWG or American
Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the
gauge number of the wire, the greater
the capacity of the cable, that is 16
gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge.
When using more than one extension to
make up the total length, be sure each
individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size.
• do not place any object on top of
charger or place the charger on
a soft surface that might block
the ventilation slots and result in
excessive internal heat. Place the
charger in a position away from any
heat source. The charger is ventilated
through slots in the top and the bottom of
the housing.
• do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug — have them replaced
immediately.
• do not operate charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way.
Take it to an authorized service center.
• do not disassemble charger; take it
to an authorized service center when
service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock, electrocution or fire.
• disconnect the charger from the
outlet before attempting any cleaning.
This will reduce the risk of electric shock.
Removing the battery pack will not
reduce this risk.
• NeveR attempt to connect 2 chargers
together.
• The charger is designed to operate on
standard household electrical power
(120 volts). do not attempt to use it on
any other voltage.
SAve THeSe INSTRucTIoNS
Important Safety
Instructions for Battery
Packs
WARNING:
For safe operation, read
this manual and manuals originally supplied
with tool before using the charger.
The battery pack is not fully charged
out of the carton. Before using the
battery pack and charger, read the safety
instructions below. Then follow charging
procedures outlined.
ReAd All INSTRucTIoNS
• do not incinerate the battery pack
even if it is severely damaged or
is completely worn out. The battery
pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes
and materials are created when LI-ION
battery packs are burned.
• do not charge or use battery in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Inserting or removing the battery from
the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
