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Use only accessories that are
recommended by the
manufacture for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another
tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed
only by qualified repair
personnel.
Service or
maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result
in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this
manual.
Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may
create a risk of electric shock or
injury.
Additional Safety Rules
Battery Charger
Caution: To reduce risk of injury,
charge only the authorized
batteries. Other types of battery
may burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
Before using battery charger, read
all instructions and cautionary
markings on batteries, chargers
and products using batteries.
Do not allow anything to cover or
clog the charger vents.
Do not expose charger to rain,
snow or wet conditions.
To reduce the risk of damage to
electric plug and cord, pull by plug
rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
Use of an attachment not
recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
Make sure cord for charger is
located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped on, tripped
over, or otherwise 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
repair.
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
qualified service center when
repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a 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,
overheating, possibly burns and
even a break-down.
