Black & Decker LST300 Instruction Manual page 4

CAUTION:
Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply,
the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such
as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be
kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there
is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
WARNINg:
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in
this manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging designated Black+Decker
rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk of
damage to electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWg or American Wire gauge) for
safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that
is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make
up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
• Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface
that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the
charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots
in the top and the bottom of the housing.
• Do not mount charger on wall or permanently affix charger to any surface. The charger
is intended to use on a flat, stable surface (i.e., table top, bench top).
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.
• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will reduce
the risk of electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
• NeveR attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power (120 volts).
Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
IMPORTANT SAFeTY INSTRUCTIONS FOR bATTeRY PACKS
WARNINg:
tool before using the charger.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and
charger, read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging procedures outlined.
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn
Minimum gauge for Cord Sets
volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25
240V 0-50
Ampere Rating
More
American Wire Gauge
Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
SAve THeSe INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read this manual and manuals originally supplied with
ReAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
Not more
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
4
Than