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Use of an attachment not recom-
mended or sold by the manufac-
turer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to per-
sons.
Make sure cord for charger is lo-
cated so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped on, tripped over, or oth-
erwise subjected to damage or
stress.
Do not abuse the power cord.
Never use the cord to carry the
charger. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, water, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately.
Do not operate charger if it has
been damaged in any way, take it
to a qualified service center for re-
pair.
To reduce risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will
not reduce this risk.
Do not disassemble charger or
battery cartridge. Take it to a qual-
ified service center when repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly
may result in risk of electric shock
or fire.
Battery Pack
Do not charge battery pack when
temperature is below 0
o
C (32
o
F)
or above 40
o
C (104
o
F).
Do not attempt to use a step-down
transformer, an engine generator,
or DC power receptacle.
Do not short the battery pack: Do
not touch the terminals with any
conductive material. Avoid storing
battery cartridge in a container
with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, paper clips, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to
water or rain. A battery short can
cause large current flow, over-
heating, possibly burns and even
a break-down.
Do not store the machine and bat-
tery pack in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed
50
o
C (122
o
F).
Do not incinerate the battery pack
even if it is severely damaged or
completely worn out. The battery
pack can explode in a fire.
Be careful not to drop, shake, or
strike the battery.
Do not charge inside a box or con-
tainer of any kind. The battery
must be placed in a well-ventilated
are during charging.
Do not dispose of battery packs
into household waste, fire, or wa-
ter. Battery packs should be col-
lected, recycled or disposed of in
an environmentally-friendly man-
ner. Call the authorized warranty
centers for locations to dispose of
damaged or inoperable batteries.
