Safety Information - Napa Carlyle Tools WL2000UHLA Operating Manual

OPERATING MANUAL FOR WL200OUHLA AND WL2000UHL

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
General Safety:
t is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel
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read this manual prior to using the device. It is also the
responsibility of the device owner to keep this manual intact
and in a convenient location for all to see and read. If the
manual or product labels are lost or not legible, contact NAPA
for replacements. If the operator is not fluent in English, the
product and safety instructions shall be read and discussed
with the operator in the operator's native language by the
purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure that the
operator comprehends its contents.
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire,
explosion and/or serious personal injury.
Work Area Safety:
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate lights in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Lights create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a light. Distractions can cause you to lose
control and endanger others.
Electrical Safety:
4. A battery operated light with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be
suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery.
5. Before connecting light to a power supply, always check
to ensure the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the nameplate of the light (100-240V AC). A power
supply with a voltage greater or lower than that specified
can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage
the light. If in doubt, do not plug in the light.
6. Always unplug the power cord from the electric outlet
when not in use, cleaning or changing parts.
7. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
light.
8. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts.
9. Never attempt to plug in or operate light with defective or
damaged light, wires, power cord or power cord plug.
Have any defective or damaged parts replaced
immediately by an authorized repair center. grounding
prong on any electrical plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are
in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
11. Do not use in or around water, damp conditions, on wet
surfaces, wet hands or while standing in water.
12. Do not use light around any flammable material or fuel.
13. Keep light away from hot objects. If an extension cord is
required:
WL2000UHLA and WL2000UHL
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RE SULT IN IN JU RY.
14. Use only "UL & CUL Listed" extension cords. If you are using
the tool outdoors, use an extension cord rated and
marked "For Outdoor Use".
15. The cord must be of the proper size and type to
supply the correct current to the light without overheating.
Otherwise the extension cord could melt and catch
fire, or cause electrical damage to the light. This light
requires the use of an extension cord of 0 to 12 amps
capability (up to 50 feet) with wire size rated at 16 AWG.
Longer extension cords require larger size wire (smaller
AWG number). AWG = American Wire Gauge.
Personal Safety:
16. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a light. Do not use light while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
17. Dress properly. Do not wear loos clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
18. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked
or "off" position before plugging into power source.
Carrying lights with your finger on the switch or plugging
into power source with the switch "on" invites accidents.
19. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
20. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of
the light in unexpected situations.
21. Slipping, tripping and/or falling while operating product
can be a major cause of serious injury or death. Be aware
of cord left on walking or work surface.
Light Use and Care:
22. Disconnect battery charger from light or place the switch
in the locked or "off" position before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the light.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the light accidentally.
23. Store idle lights out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Lights are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
24. When light is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
25. If damaged, have the light serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained lights.
26. Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one light may create risk of injury when used on
another light.
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