North Star 5042373 Owner's Manual page 15

Operation – Important Safety Information
Failure to follow the instructions below may result in excessive heat, fire, and/or bursting
(explosion), etc.
Do not heat, or place into fire. Do not use, charge, or leave in a hot place.
General Electrical Safety:
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READ owner's manual before using. Failure to follow instructions may result in fire or electric shock.
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FOR USE ONLY with NorthStar Li-Ion Battery Pack item #5043106 and NorthStar Charger item #5050015.
Using other batteries or chargers may result in fire and/or bursting (explosion).
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DO NOT operate in a wet environment or expose to rain.
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DO NOT operate in extreme temperatures or expose to fire.
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DO NOT charge or use if damaged.
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DO NOT disassemble, modify, or repair the battery.
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DO NOT allow water to contact the battery terminals or get inside the battery.
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DO NOT touch the battery connectors with metal objects or insert metal objects through openings into the battery.
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DO NOT store battery in damp location. Doing so can cause a malfunction.
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DO NOT charge the battery during operation. This can damage the battery.
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IF THE BATTERY LEAKS fluid or smells strangely, immediately move it away from any heat sources or flame.
There is a risk of fire or rupturing if the leaked liquid or gas ignites. Also, if liquid gets into your eyes, rinse them
with plenty of water. After that, immediately seek medical care.
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WHEN BATTERY IS NOT IN USE, keep away from 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 battery terminals
together mat cause burns or a fire.
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IN CASE OF FIRE, stop using machine immediately and extinguish with dry chemical, sandy soil, carbon dioxide,
or appropriate foam.
WARNING
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