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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS
Important Rules for Battery Tools
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when changing
accessories.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. They may explode.
Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-
tion.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Your battery tool should be charged in a location
where the temperature is more than 50
°
F but less
than 100
°
F.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or
vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention.
Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Important Safety Instructions For Charger
Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for
battery charger part number 982035-001.
Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery charger.
Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,
or serious personal injury.
To reduce risk of injury,
charge only nickel-cad-
mium type rechargeable batteries. Other types of
batteries may burst causing personal injury and
damage.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
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.
To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord,
pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious per-
sonal injury.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely 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 Gage
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman.
Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
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.
Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not use charger outdoors.
Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious per-
sonal injury.
Disconnect charger from power supply when not in
use.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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.
Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
