General Safety Warnings - Flex CA 12.0-US Instruction Manual

CA 12.0/18.0-US

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "battery charger" in the warnings refers to your mains-
1. Work area safety
(a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
(b) Do not operate battery chargers in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Battery chargers create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
(c) Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a battery charger.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
(a) Battery charger plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) battery chargers. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
(b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
(c) Do not expose battery chargers to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a battery
charger will increase the risk of electric
shock.
(d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
battery charger. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
WARNING:
serious injuries.
operated (corded) battery charger.
3. Personal safety
(a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
battery charger. Do not use a battery
charger while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
battery chargers may result in serious
personal injury.
(b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
(c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying battery chargers
with your finger on the switch or energising
battery chargers that have the switch on
invites accidents.
(d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the battery charger on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the battery charger may result in
personal injury.
(e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the battery charger in unexpected
situations.
(f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
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