Use and Care Manual

32. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range

speciﬁed in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the speciﬁed range may

damage the battery and increase the risk of ﬁre.

SERVICE

33. Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁed repair person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

34. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufac-

turer or authorized service providers.

Screwdriver Safety Warnings

1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener

may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners that come into contact with a “live” wire may make exposed metal

parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

2. Do not use the power tool in locations where the ambient temperature may reach 0°C (32°F) or exceed

40˚C (105˚F).

Safety Warnings for Charger and Battery

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the SENCO battery charger VB0156

and VB0189. Use with approved Senco batteries stated on the charger label.

2. Before using the SENCO battery charger VB0156 and VB0189, read all instructions and cautionary mark-

ings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

3. Do not expose charger to water, rain or snow.

4. Use indoors.

5. 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.

6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting

charger.

7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage

or stress.

Length of Cord (Feet)

AWG Size of Cord

25 50 100 150

16 16 16 14

Table 1 - Recommended minimum AWG size for battery charger extension cords.

8. 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;

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS