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Do not charge battery in a damp or wet location.
Do
not use, store, or charge battery packs or products in
locations where the temperature is less than 50°F or more
than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in pos-
sible serious injury.
An extension cord should not be used unless abso
-
lutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord could
result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord
must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet)
25’
50’
100’
Cord Size (AWG)
16
16
16
NOTE:
AWG = American Wire Gauge
The charger should be mounted in the vertical position
or resting on its base during use.
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug,
which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged,
have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check
to determine if the charger is in good working order.
Do not disassemble charger.
Take it to an authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock.
Disconnect charger from the power supply when
not in use.
This will reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the
opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger
during a power surge.
Risk of electric shock.
Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also
to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure
to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Before using charger,
read all instructions and caution-
ary markings in this manual, on charger, battery, and
product using battery to prevent misuse of the products
and possible injury or damage.
WARNING:
Charge only RYOBI lithium-ion rechargeable battery
packs. Other types of batteries may burst, causing per-
sonal injury or damage. For compatible battery packs see
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 987000-432.
Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp
conditions.
Water entering charger will increase the risk
of electric shock.
WARNING:
Do not charge a battery that is wet or has been wet or
exposed to liquids.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
Do not abuse cord or charger.
Never use the cord to
carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than
the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage
to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric
shock hazard. If cord or charger is damaged, have the
charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges
or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which
could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could
result in electric shock.
Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage
to housing or internal parts.
Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based prod
-
ucts, etc. come in contact with plastic parts.
They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or de-
stroy plastic.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
