Important Safety Information - Greenlee GATOR EK1240K Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They will vent
fumes and may explode.
Failure to observe this warning can result in
severe injury from harmful fumes or burns from
flying debris.
Inspect tool before use. Replace any worn or dam-
aged parts. A damaged or improperly assembled
tool can break and strike nearby personnel.
Failure to observe this warning can result in severe
injury or death.
• Do not operate tool without dies. Damage to the
ram or crimping head may result.
• Do not use this tool for continuous use. After
30 – 40 crimping cycles, allow the tool to cool for
15 minutes.
• Do not secure this tool in a vise. A vise can
damage the housing.
• Protect the tool from moisture. Any moisture
inside the housing can damage internal circuitry.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer's intended use
only.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
EK1240K and EK1240KC
Do not allow anything to contact the battery
terminals.
• Do not immerse the batteries in liquid. Liquid
may create a short circuit and damage the
battery. If batteries are immersed, contact your
service center for proper handling.
• Do not place the battery into a pocket, tool
pouch or tool box with conductive objects.
Conductive objects may create a short circuit
and damage the battery.
• Do not place a battery on moist ground or
grass. Moisture may create a short circuit and
damage the battery.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
• Do not store the battery at more than 60 C
(140 F). Damage to the battery can result.
• Do not use another manufacturer's charger.
Other manufacturers' chargers may overcharge
and damage the battery.
• Do not attempt to open the battery. It contains
no user-serviceable parts.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
Do not perform any service or maintenance other
than as described in this manual. Injury or damage
to the tool may result.
Failure to observe this precaution can result in
injury and property damage.
Note: Keep decals clean and legible. Replace decals
when necessary.
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