Additional Safety Warnings For Compressors; Specific Safety Instructions For Power Inverters; Features; Electrical Safety - Black & Decker VG11 Instruction Manual

• When using this unit in proximity to the vehicle's
battery and engine, stand the unit on a flat, stable
surface, and be sure to keep all clamps, cords,
clothing and body parts away from moving parts
of the vehicle.
• This appliance contains a sealed lead-acid battery.
It is recommended that the appliance remains
in an upright position during storage, use, and
recharging.
Warning! Explosive gas may be vented from
the lead acid batteries when charging and under
extreme conditions battery leakage may occur.
Ensure the area is well ventilated when conducting
jump starting and charging procedures.
• Do not charge the appliance using the 12V
connector when the vehicle is occupied. Ensure
the area is well ventilated.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect
the appliance from any power source before
attempting maintenance or cleaning. Turning off
controls without disconnecting the appliance will
not reduce this risk.
• Make sure the appliance is disconnected from
all charging power sources before beginning the
jump start procedure.
• Never attempt to use the ac charger and dc
charging connection simultaneously.
Additional safety warnings for
compressors
• For home and car use only. Inflate car and
bike tyres, balls, rafts, swimming pool floats, air
mattresses, and more in and around the home.
• Do not operate the compressor continuously
for extended periods of time (approximately 10
minutes, depending on ambient temperatures), as
it may overheat. In this event, the compressor will
automatically shut down. Immediately turn off the
compressor power switch. Restart the compressor
after a cooling down period of approximately 30
minutes.
• The compressed air from your compressor is
not safe for breathing. Never inhale air from your
compressor or from a breathing device connected
to the compressor.
• Inflate items only to their manufacturer's
recommendations. Exceeding the pressure rating
could cause them to explode resulting in personal
injury.
• Do not leave compressor running unattended. It
could burst tyres or other items.
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• Since the vibration produced by the compressor
may cause it to "walk", do not operate on a high
shelf or other surface. Operate at ground or bench
level.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair. Never drill
into, weld, or make any modifications to the
compressor or its attachments.
• Do not operate compressor when the car engine
is running.
• Operate only with the accessories included or
those rated for 8.28 bar/120 p.s.i. or higher. The
use of any accessory not recommended for use
with this tool could be hazardous.
• Do not play with the tool. High pressure air is
dangerous. Don't direct air-flow at yourself or
others.
• The compressor can become hot during use.
Allow compressor to cool for 30 minutes before
storing away.
• Never carry the compressor by the hose.
• This tool is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Specific safety instructions for power
inverters
Warning! This appliance converts power from 12
Vdc battery to 230 Vac mains supply voltage. Take
precautions, including the following, to avoid the risk
of electric shock.
• Always turn the inverter off when not in use.
• Only connect a plug fitted to the supply cord of an
appliance to the inverter.
• Never connect an appliance by modifying the plug
or by using an adapter.
• Never connect an appliance that is damaged or
incomplete.
• Never connect the inverter to the output of another
inverter.
• Remove the appliance plug from the inverter
before performing any maintenance or before
cleaning the appliance.
• Do not cover the inverter. Only use in well
ventilated areas.
• Do not open the inverter, there are no serviceable
parts inside. Do not probe the inverter.
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• Check that connections to the dc supply are
clean and secure. Loose connectors may cause
overheated wires and melted insulation.
• Do not install in engine compartments.
• Do not use the inverter to supply any medical
devices.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
BATTERIES
• Never attempt to open for any reason.
• Do not expose the battery to water.
• Do not store in locations where the temperature
may exceed 40°C.
• Charge only at ambient temperatures between
4°C and 40°C.
• Charge only using the chargers provided with the
appliance.
• When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions
given in the section "Protecting the environment".
• Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may
occur. When you notice liquid on the batteries,
carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid
skin contact.
• In case of skin or eye contact, follow the
instructions below.
Warning! The battery fluid is a diluted sulphuric
acid and may cause personal injury or damage to
property. In case of skin contact, immediately rinse
with water. If redness, pain or irritation occurs seek
medical attention. In case of eye contact, rinse
immediately with clean water and seek immediate
medical attention.
CHARGERS
Your charger has been designed for a specific
voltage. Always check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit
with a regular mains plug.
Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge
the battery in the tool with which it was supplied.
Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
• Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Have defective cords replaced immediately.
• Do not expose the charger to water.
• Do not open the charger.
• Do not probe the charger.
The battery must be placed in a well ventilated area
when charging.
This unit is double insulated;
therefore no earth wire is required.
Fail-safe isolating transformer. The
mains supply is electrically separated
from the transformer output.
The charger is intended for indoor
use only.

Electrical safety

Always check that the power supply corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer in order to avoid a hazard.

FEATURES

This appliance includes some or all of the following
features:
1. Mains ac socket
2. USB power button
3. USB power port (under protective cover)
4. 12 Vdc accessory socket (under protective
cover)
5. USB power indicator
6. Battery status LED indicators
7. Reverse polarity indicator
8. Jump-starter on/off switch
9. Pivoting LED area light power switch
10. Pivoting LED area light
11. Battery power level button
12. Inverter power indicator & inverter power
switch
13. Ac to dc charging socket
14. Air pressure gauge
15. Positive (+) red clamp
16. Air hose and nozzle
17. Compressor power switch
18. Negative (–) black clamp
19. 12 Vdc charging adapter (optional accessory)
20. Nozzles
21. Mains charging adapter (EU model)
22. Mains charging adapter (GB model)
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