Stanley RD60, Operator'S Manual

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⊲ WARNING: Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the
battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not crush,
drop or damage the 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). Damaged battery packs should be returned to the
service center for recycling.
⊲ WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the battery pack so that metal objects
can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place the battery pack in
aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws,
keys, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals
inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools,
and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations
(HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes in carry-on
baggage UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting
individual battery packs, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well
insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
⊲ WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions for the battery pack, charger
and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
⊲ 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 users other than charging D
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WALT rechargeable
batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
⊲ Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
⊲ Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. This will reduce
the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.
⊲ Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damaged 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.
⊲ When operating a charger outdoors, always provide a dry location and use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
⊲ 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. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one
extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least
the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
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