Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Milwaukee M12 TOUGHSHELL 204 Series Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND
WARNING
ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Do not expose heated gear to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the power cable. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
heated gear. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when using the heated gear. Do
not use while you are tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention may result in serious personal injury.
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
• Do not use the heated gear if the power button
does not turn it on and off. Any heated gear that
cannot be controlled with the power button is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the heated gear
before storing. Such preventive safety measures re-
duce the risk of starting the heated gear accidentally.
• Store out of the reach of children and do not al-
low persons unfamiliar with these instructions
to operate the heated gear. Heated gear can be
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain heated gear. Check for breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect
the heated gear's operation. If damaged, have
the heated gear repaired before use.
• Use the heated gear in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the heated gear for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
• Use heated gear only with specifically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid con-
tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
SERVICE
• Have your heated gear serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the heated
gear is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
Read instructions carefully.
Failure to
Use:
• Do not use this heated gear with an infant, child,
a helpless person, or anyone insensitive to heat,
such as a person with poor blood circulation.
• If you have a medical condition making you sen-
sitive to overheating, or you use any personal
medical devices, consult the device manufacturer
and/or your physician to determine if use of this
product is appropriate.
• Never use if inner liner is wet.
• Heating elements are not recommended to touch
bare skin.
• Shut off power immediately if discomfort occurs.
• Do not allow the cords to be pinched.
• If improper operation of this heated gear is
observed, discontinue its use immediately and
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair.
• Do not use pins. They may damage the electric wiring.
Care:
• Before washing, disconnect and remove battery
pack and battery controller from battery pocket.
Push the power cord completely into the battery
controller pocket and zip all pockets closed. Zip
center front zipper closed before washing.
• Follow Care Instructions on gear tags. Machine
wash, Gentle Cycle in warm water. Tumble Dry
Low Heat.
• Do not bleach.
• Do not iron.
• Do not wring or twist.
• Do not dry clean. Do not use dry-cleaning fluid on
this heated gear. Do not bleach. Cleaning solvents
may have a deteriorating effect on the insulation of
the heating element.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry im-
portant information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
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HEATED GEAR
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Machine wash, gentle cycle in warm water
Do not bleach
Do not wring or twist
Tumble dry, low heat
Do not iron
Do not dry-clean