Black & Decker LSTE522 Instruction Manual page 4

CAUTION:
Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of
injury, charge only designated BLACK+DECKER
batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
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.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
• 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.
26-50 51-100 101-150
American Wire Gauge
16 16
16 14
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR
BATTERY PACKS
WARNING:
manuals originally supplied with appliance 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when battery packs are burned.
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or
removing the battery from the charger may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• If battery contents come into contact with
the skin, immediately wash area with mild
soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the
eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or
until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed,
the battery electrolyte for Lithium-Ion batteries is
composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates
and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
WARNING:
flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
• Charge the battery packs only in BLACK+DECKER
chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
liquids. This may cause premature cell failure.
• Do not store or use the appliance and battery
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pack in locations where the temperature
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may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
WARNING:
for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged,
do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or
damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a
hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be
returned to service center for recycling.
WARNING:
battery so that metal objects can contact exposed
battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in
aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc.,
with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. Transporting batteries
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For safe operation, read this manual and
Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be
Never attempt to open the battery pack
Fire hazard. Do not store or carry