Power smart DB2801 Instruction Manual page 6

battery outside in freezing weather; charge it at room temperature.
• Maintain charger cord – When unplugging the charger, pull the plug, not the cord, from the
receptacle to reduce the risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never carry the charger by its
cord or yank it by the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or
stress when the charger is in use. Do not use the charger with a damaged cord or plug. Replace a
damaged charger immediately.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary – Using the wrong, damaged or
improperly wired extension cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must
be used, plug the charger into a properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the female
plug matching the male plug on the charger. Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical
condition.
• Charger DB2208 is rated for 120 volt AC only – The charger must be plugged into an
appropriate receptacle.
• Use only recommended attachments – Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in risk of fire, electric shock or personal
injury.
• Unplug charger when not in use – Make sure to remove battery packs from unplugged chargers.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the charger before performing any
cleaning or maintenance. Do not allow water to flow into the charger.Use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
• Do not burn or incinerate battery packs – Battery packs may explode, causing personal injury
or damage. Toxic fumes and materials are created when battery packs are burned.
• Do not crush, drop or damage battery packs – Do not use the battery pack or charger if they
have sustained a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or have been damaged in any way (i.e.
pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on, etc.).
• Do not disassemble – Incorrect reassembly may pose a serious risk of electric shock, fire or
exposure to toxic battery chemicals. If the battery or charger are damaged, contact
POWERSMART customer service center at 1-800-791-9458 for assistance.
• Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a damaged battery pack contact the skin, eyes
or mouth. If a damaged battery pack leaks battery chemicals, use rubber or neoprene gloves to
safely dispose of it. If skin is exposed to battery fluids, wash the affected area with soap and water
and rinse with vinegar. If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals, immediately flush with water for
20 minutes and seek medical attention. Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing.
• Do not short circuit – A battery pack will short circuit if a metal object makes a connection
between the positive and negative contacts on the battery pack. Do not place a battery pack near
anything that may cause a short circuit, such as paper clips, coins, keys, screws, nails and other
metallic objects. A short-circuited battery pack poses a risk of fire and severe personal injury.
• Store your battery pack and charger in a cool, dry place – Do not store the battery pack or
charger where temperatures may exceed 104ºF (40ºC), such as in direct sunlight or inside a
vehicle or metal building during the summer.
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