Black & Decker LSTE522 Instruction Manual - Page 4

CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only designated BLACK+DECKER batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. • NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together. • The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power (120 CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the charger can Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage. be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR unplug the charger from the power supply when there is BATTERY PACKS no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and manuals originally supplied with appliance before using the WARNING: DO NOT attempt to charge the charger. 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 uses The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging procedures outlined. other than charging designated BLACK+DECKER rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution. • Do not expose charger to rain or snow. • Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord. • Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when battery packs are burned. • Do not charge or use battery in explosive • Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be atmospheres, such as in the presence of stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or damage or stress. removing the battery from the charger may ignite the • Do not use an extension cord unless it is dust or fumes. absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension • If battery contents come into contact with cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or the skin, immediately wash area with mild electrocution. soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the • An extension cord must have adequate wire eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the battery electrolyte for Lithium-Ion batteries is the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one and lithium salts. extension to make up the total length, be sure each • Contents of opened battery cells may cause individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 Ampere Rating More Not more American Wire Gauge Than Than 0- 6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame. • Charge the battery packs only in BLACK+DECKER chargers. • DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may cause premature cell failure. • Do not store or use the appliance and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such as • Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - have them replaced immediately. outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack • Do not operate charger if it has received a for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center. • Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire. do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage 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 (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center for recycling. WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry • Disconnect the charger from the outlet before battery so that metal objects can contact exposed attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in of electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., reduce this risk. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. Transporting batteries 4