Intended Use; Safety Instructions; Using Your Appliance; After Use - Black & Decker BDSBC10A User Manual

Intended use

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Your Black & Decker battery charger is designed to charge
lead-acid batteries. This product is intended for household,
consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use
of any accessory or attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision.
The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to
become wet.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Do not open body casing. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never
pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.

After use

When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a
dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or
direction.
The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight,
heat and moisture.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to
switches and any other conditions that may affect its
operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Power cord safety
Warning! Never alter the ac power cord or plug. If it will not
fit, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection may result in an electric shock.
Specific safety instructions for battery chargers
The following symbols are marked on the appliance:
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Read all of this instruction manual carefully.
This appliance is intended for indoor use only
This is not intended for storage.
Read these instructions before use:
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Do not expose the battery charger to water.
Do not open the battery charger.
Do not probe the battery charger.
Never allow the red and black battery clamps (4) to
touch each other or another common metal conductor.
This could cause damage to the appliance and/or create
a spark/ explosion hazard.
Always store the battery clamps (4) in the storage
provided when not in use.
Batteries
Warning! Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
Never attempt to open for any reason.
Do not expose the battery to water.
Warning! 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.
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