Use and Care Manual

10. Do not operate the charger or the battery if it has received a sharp blow, either from being dropped or damaged.

Take it to a qualified service technician before attempting to use.

11. Do not disassemble the charger or the battery pack. Take these to a qualified service technician when service or

repairs are required. Incorrect assembly may result in electric shock or fire.

12. Do not charge the battery pack when the temperature is below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) or above 104 degrees

F (40 degrees C). Store the tool and battery pack in a location where temperatures will not exceed 122 degrees F (50

degrees C). This will help prevent serious damage to the battery cells.

13. Place the charger on a flat non-flammable surface and away from flammable materials when re-charging the

battery packs.

14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning.

15. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in overheating, burn-

ing, or even an explosion.

16. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or a DC power receptacle.

17. Do not short the battery pack. Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material. Avoid storing the bat-

tery pack in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc. Always protect the battery terminals when

the battery pack is not in use.

18. Do not charge the battery pack inside a box or container of any kind. The battery must be placed in a well-

ventilated area during charging.

19. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charging vents.

20. Do not incinerate the battery pack, even if you think it might be cool. The battery pack can explode in a fire and

pose a threat to anyone in the immediate area, which in my opinion isn’t cool at all.

21. 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.

22. Make sure the trigger switch isn’t pressed before plugging in the battery.

23. The battery should be charged completely the first time of use.

SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERIES