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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CHARGER & BATTERY
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Save these Instructions.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your battery
charger.
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Before using the battery charger,
read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) Battery Charger,
(2) Battery, and (3) Product using battery.
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Use only the charger
which accompanied your product or direct replacements as listed in this manual. Do
not substitute any other charger.
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Do not recharge battery in damp or wet environments
.
Do not expose battery pack to water
or rain.
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Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug
.
Replace immediately.
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Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged
in any way. Take it to a qualified serviceman.
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Do not disassemble charger or battery pack.
Take it to a qualified serviceman when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire
.
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Do not charge battery pack
when temperature is below 50° F (10° C) or above 104° F (40° C). Store tool
and battery pack in a location where temperature will not exceed 122° F (50° C). This is important to prevent serious
damage to the battery cells.
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Place charger on flat non-flammable surface
and away from flammable materials when re-
charging the battery pack
.
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To reduce risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
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f operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in
a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
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Battery leakage may occur
under extreme usage or temperature conditions. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes,
wash them out with clear water for at least 10 minutes, and then seek medical attention right away.
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Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer,
an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
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Do not short the battery pack.
Do not touch the terminal with any conductive material. Avoid storing
battery pack in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc. Always protect the battery terminals
when battery pack is not used.
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Do not charge battery pack inside a box or container of any kind
.
The battery must be
placed in a well ventilated area during charging.
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Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
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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.
• Disconnect charger from the power source when not in use
.
This will reduce the risk to
electric shock or damage to the charger if metal pieces should fall into the opening. It also will help prevent damage
to the charger during a power surge.
• Use only the following type and size battery: PLB12020 or PLB12040 (only use for charger
PC1201).
Warning:
A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible
burns and even a breakdown.
Warning:
120 volts are present at charging terminals, do not probe with conductive
objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result. Do not allow any liquid to get inside
charger. Electric shock may result.
