Use and Care Manual
SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERIES & CHARGERS
CHARGER-SPECIFIC SAFETY
1. Protect the battery charger and its cord from damage. Keep the charger and its cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug.
2. Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with grounded appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
3. Do not attempt to connect the charger to a step-up transformer, an engine generator or a DC power
receptacle.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning.
CHARGING THE BATTERY TOOL
1. Charge the battery tool fully before using it for the first time.
2. During periods of heavy use, the battery pack will become warm. Allow the tool to cool to room tempera-
ture recharging.
3. Place the charger on a flat non-flammable surface and away from flammable materials when re-charging
the tool.
4. Do not charge the tool inside a box or container of any kind. The tool and charger must be placed in a
well-ventilated area during charging. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charging vents.
5. Do not charge the tool when the ambient temperature is below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) or above
104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
6. The battery takes about 3 hours to charge from low power to full power. After 3 hours of charging, the red
indicator LED will turn off, and the machine is ready for use. Do not overcharge batteries. Do not leave the
tool on the charger for days on end.
BATTERY & CHARGER STORAGE
1. Disconnect the charger from the power source when not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock
or damage to the charger if metal pieces should fall into the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the
charger during a power surge.
2. Keep the tool and battery charger out of the reach of children.
3. Store the tool in a location where temperatures will not exceed 122 degrees F (50 degrees C). This will
help prevent serious damage to the battery cells.
4. Recycle used battery tool and charger at your local recycling facility.
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