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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure safe operation when using your battery charger, make sure you follow basic safety
principles to reduce risk of personal injury, electric shock, and fire. Please read the following
instruction prior to operating this product and keep for future use.
Children and Infirm persons
This charger is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the charger.
Guard Against Electric Shock
Do not work on or near "live" equipment or services.
Work Environment
Do not use the charger in damp or wet areas. Moisture will damage the transformer. Work in
an area that is not cluttered and has good light. Do not expose the charger to direct sunlight,
heat, snow or rain. Do not use near flammable gases or liquids. Keep work area clean.
Clothing
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewellery to prevent these from touching the battery
or charger.
Look after the charger
When not in use store in a dry, high place or keep locked up out of children's reach. Use the
charger only for its intended purposes.
Protect the Cables
Do not carry the charger by the cable or pull the cable to remove the plug from the mains
socket. Protect the cable from sharp objects, heat and oil.
Check Before Use
Always ensure that the charger and cable are not damaged.
Maintain tools with care
Inspect charger cord and extension leads periodically for damage, if damaged have repair car-
ried out by an authorized dealer. Keep handles dry and clean.
Disconnect charger
When not in use, disconnect from mains supply.
Repairs
Always have repairs carried out by a qualified person for your safety.
FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
It is recommended that this tool be used in conjunction with a residual current device (RCD)
with a rated residual current of 30mA or less.
