Important Safety Instructions - Panasonic EY7549 Operating Instructions Manual

III. FOR BATTERY
C H A R G E R &
BATTERY PACK

Important Safety Instructions

1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for
battery charger.
2) Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings
on battery charger, battery pack, and
product using battery pack.
3) CAUTION -To reduce the risk of in-
jury, charge only Panasonic Battery
Pack as shown in last page.
Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
4) Do not expose charger and battery
pack to rain or snow.
5) To reduce risk of damaging the electric
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
6) Make sure cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or oth-
erwise subjected to damage or stress.
7) An extension cord should not be
used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and elec-
tric shock. If extension cord must be
used, make sure that:
a. pins on plug of extension cord are
the same number, size and shape
as those of plug on charger.
b. extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition.
c. wire size is large enough for
ampere rating of charger as
specified below.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE
OF EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY
CHARGERS
AC Input Amperes AWG Size of Cord
Rating.
Equal to or But less
greater than than
0 2
Length of Cord,
Feet
25 50 100 150
18 18 18 16
8) Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug-replace them immediately.
9) Do not operate charger if it has re-
ceived a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it
to a qualified service personnel.
10) Do not disassemble charger; take
it to a qualified service personnel
when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire.
11) To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before at-
tempting any maintenance or cleaning.
12) The charger and battery pack are spe-
cifically designed to work together. Do
not attempt to charge any other cordless
tool or battery pack with this charger.
13) Do not attempt to charge the battery
pack with any other charger.
14) Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery pack housing.
15) Do not store the tool and battery pack
in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F)
(such as a metal tool shed, or a car in
the summer), which can lead to dete-
rioration of the storage battery.
16) Do not charge battery pack when the
temperature is BELOW 0°C (32°F)
or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). This is very
important in order to maintain opti-
mal condition of the battery pack.
17) Do not incinerate the battery pack. It
can explode in a fire.
18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do not
use charger in damp or wet locations.
19) The charger is designed to operate
on standard household electrical
power only. Do not attempt to use it
on any other voltage!
20) Do not abuse cord. Never carry
charger by cord or yank it to discon-
nect from outlet. Keep cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
21) Charge the battery pack in a well
ventilated place, do not cover the
charger and battery pack with a
cloth, etc., while charging.
22) Use of an attachment not recom-
mended may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury.
23) Do not short the battery pack. A bat-
tery short can cause a large current
flow, over heating and create the risk
of fire or personal injury.
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