Electrical Safety - Black & Decker BHFEA640W Original Instructions Manual

Injuries caused when changing any
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parts, blades or accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use
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of a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing
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dust developed when using your
tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)
Chargers
Your charger has been designed for a
specific voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate and the information in
the technical data table.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
Use your BLACK+DECKER charger
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only to charge the battery in the
appliance/tool with which it was
supplied. Other batteries could burst,
causing personal injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge
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non-rechargeable batteries.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
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be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The appliance/tool/battery must be
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placed in a well ventilated area when
charging.
(Original instructions)

Electrical safety

Symbols on the charger
Read all of this manual carefully before using the
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This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
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corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
The charging base is intended for indoor use only.
Chargers
BLACK+DECKER chargers require no adjustment and are
designed to be as easy as possible to operate.
BLACK+DECKER chargers are designed to charge
BLACK+DECKER battery packs.
Note: To ensure maximum performance and life of lithium ion
battery packs:
Fully charge the battery pack before first use.
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Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after
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every use.
Do not fully discharge batteries.
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Warning! The charger will not charge a faulty battery pack,
which may be indicated by the battery charge indicator lights
(4) rapidly blinking. Take charger and battery pack to an
authorized service centre if light stays
Important Charging Notes
The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
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touch while charging.
This is a normal condition, and does
not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the
battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery
pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed or an
uninsulated trailer.
If the battery pack does not charge properly:
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a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
other appliance;
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
which turns power off when you turn out the lights;
c. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack
and charger to your local service centre.
You may charge a partially used pack whenever you
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desire with no adverse effect on the battery pack.
Labels on appliance
The following symbols appear on this appliance along with the
date code (33)
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