Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers - Black & Decker LST400 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARgERS

SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions for battery chargers.
WARNINg:
Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger,
battery pack, and product using battery pack.
WARNINg:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
WARNINg:
+DECKER batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
CAUTION:
Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the
charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away
from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery
pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
WARNINg:
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in this
manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging designated BLACK+DECKER
rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk of damage to
electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The
smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has
more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length,
be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
• Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface that might block the
ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any
heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.
• Do not mount charger on wall or permanently affix charger to any surface. The charger is
intended to use on a flat, stable surface (i.e., table top, bench top).
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in
any way. Take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.
• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk
of electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power (120 Volts). Do not
attempt to use it on any other voltage.
Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only designated BLACK
Minimum gauge for Cord Sets
volts
120V 0-25
240V 0-50
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
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Total Length of Cord in Feet
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
American Wire Gauge
16 16
16 14
16 14
12 Not Recommended
4
14
12
12