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Important Safety Instructions for Battery & Charger
WARNING
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- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, battery explosion, or injury due
to battery / charger operation:
• Read all instructions on the battery and
on the charger before using.
• Use only battery specified for the Vac.
• Recharge battery only using the
specified charger for the battery.
• Never use a battery that has been
dropped or received a sharp blow. A
damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a
damaged battery immediately.
• To avoid the risk of explosion, do not
expose the batteries to fire or heat.
• To reduce the risk of sparks, burns, or
fire, do not allow metal objects such as
paper clips or keys to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
• Batteries should be charged in a
location where the temperature is
between 40°F and 100°F.
• Battery must be dry when installed on
the charger.
• Do not store batteries outside or in
vehicles.
• Do not expose charger to wet or damp
conditions. Do not handle charger with
wet hands. Store indoors.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the
charger body and cord, pull by the plug
rather than cord when unplugging.
• Locate charger cord so that it will not
be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry
charger by cord or yank it to unplug
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil, and sharp edges.

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• Use of extension cords in poor
condition or that are too small in wire
size can pose fire and shock hazards.
To reduce the risk of these hazards,
be sure the extension cord is in good
condition and that the connection does
not come into contact with liquid.
Use cord with 16 AWG or larger and
no longer than 100 feet in length.
• Do not operate charger with a
damaged cord or plug. If damaged,
have it replaced by a qualified
technician.
• Do not operate charger if it has
received a sharp blow, has been
dropped, or is otherwise damaged.
Have it inspected by a qualified
technician before using.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it to
a qualified technician if service or
repair is necessary.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug charger before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
• Unplug charger when not in use.
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WARNING: Batteries vent
hydrogen gas and can explode in
the presence of an ignition source,
such as a pilot light. To reduce the
risk of explosion, do not use any
cordless product in the presence of
open flame.
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WARNING: Under extreme usage
or temperature conditions, battery
leakage may occur. If liquid comes
in contact with your skin, wash
immediately with soap and water,
then neutralize with lemon juice or
vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes,
flush them with clean water for at
least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention.
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