Craftsman 115 Operator's Manual page 5

'_ WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Failureto follow all ins_'uctions
listed below, may result;in e]ecV_c shook, Tire
and(or seriouspersor_l injury.
• Before using battery charger, read all instructions
end cautionarymarkings in this manual, on battery
charger, battery, and produ_ using battery to prevent
misuse of the productsand possibleinjury or damage.
_IL CAUTION." 3-oreduce the risk of electric shock
or damage to the charger and battery, charge only
nickel-cadmium rechargsable batteries as specifi-
cell'/designated on your charger.Other types of
batteries may burst, causing personal injury or
damage.
• Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or
damp conditions. Water enteringcharger will increase
the risk of electricshock.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the batter,/charger manufacturer may result in
a risk of fire, electric shock, or in;_'ryto persons.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal iniury.
• Do not abuse cord or charger. Never usethe cord to
carry the charger. Do notpull _hs shargsr cord rather
than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle.
Damage tothe cordorchmg_r couldoccurand create
an electric shock hazard, Replace damaged cords im-
mediately.
• Make sure cord is located so that It will not be
stepped on, tripped over, come in contsct with
•sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subject-
ed to damage or skess. Thiswill reduce the risk of
accidental fails, whish could cause injury, and damage
to the cord, which could result in electric shook.
• Keep cord end charger from heat to prevent
damage to housing or internal parts.
• Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based produ¢ts,
etc. come In €ontact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicalsthatcan dmTmgs,weaken, or destroyplastic.
• An extsnston cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extensioncord
could resultin a risk of fire and electric shock, ff
extensioncord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug ofextension cord _re the
same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properlywired and in
good etect_cat condition;and
c. That wire size is large enoughfor AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below;
Cord Length {Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
HOTII=" AWG = AmericanWire Gauge
•
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug, which €ould causeshoKmgand e{ectr_ shook. If
darnaoed, he_e thech_ger tegk_ced by an Buth_rized
servioem&n,
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or othermdsedamaged in any
way. Take it to an authorized servicemanfor eiectlicat
check to determine if the charger is in goodworking
order.
Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized
servicemanwhen serviceor repair is required. Incor-
rect reassomblymay result in a risk of electricshook or
fire,
• Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
m_dnte_nce or _isaning to reduce the risk of
elecbio shock.
• Disconnect charger from the power supply when
not in use. This will reduce the dsk of electric shock
or damage to the charger if metal items shouM f_ into
the opening.It also will help prevent damage to the
charger dunng a power surge.
• Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsolated
portionof output connector or uninsuistedbattery
terminal.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequentJy and
use them to lnstruct otherswho may use this tool If
you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
tions also to preventmisuse of the product and
possible Injury.
_k WARNING: Some dust created by power sending,sawing, grinding,drilling, and other constructionactivities
contains chemicals knownto cause cancer,birth defects or otherreproductiveharm. Some examples of these
them{cats are:
• _cadJrom _ead-based p alnhs,
= crystanlne silicafrom bricks and cement and othermasonryproducts, and
• arsenic and chromiumfrom chemically-treated lumbar.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how ot_snyou do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
tc these chemicals: work in a we_lvantiisted area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are speciallydesigned to filterout microscopicparticles.
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