Important Safety Instructions For Battery Packs - Black & Decker LSWV36 Instruction Manual

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.
recommended Minimum wire Size for extension cords
Minimum Gauge for cord Sets
Volts Total Length of cord in feet
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
• 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.
• do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center.
• do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• 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
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
American Wire Gauge
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
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.
SaVe THeSe INSTrUcTIONS
IMpOrTaNT SafeTy INSTrUcTIONS
fOr BaTTery packS
warNING:
For safe operation, read this manual and manuals
originally supplied with tool before using the charger.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below.
Then follow charging procedures outlined.
read aLL INSTrUcTIONS
• do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can
explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
battery packs are burned.
• do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or
removing the battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash
area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water
over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention
is needed, the battery electrolyte for Li-ion batteries is composed of a mixture
of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
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