Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Chargers; Use Of Extension Cords - DeWalt DC013-XE Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for the DC013 charger/radio.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger,
battery pack, and product using battery pack.
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. 230 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not
probe with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock
may result.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D
rechargeable 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 exposed charging contacts inside 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.
• 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 D
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.

Use of Extension Cords

Only use grounded extension cords that are rated for outdoor use and equipment with
a third-wire ground.
When a long extension cord is used to connect a worklight/charger or tool to a
generator, a voltage drop occurs. The longer the cord, the greater the voltage drop.
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This results in less voltage being supplied to the worklight/charger or tool and
increases the amount of current (amp) draw or reduces performance. A heavier cord
with a larger wire size will reduce the voltage drop. Be sure to choose a cord that will
supply enough voltage to operate your tool or worklight/charger. The tables below
indicate appropriate gauge for extension cords and the voltage drop caused by the use
of extension cords, given different electrical loads.
WARNING: Keep electrical cords in good condition. Do not use worn, bare, or
frayed cords because they can cause electrical shock.
WARNING: Operating equipment at low voltage can cause it to overheat. Using an
excessively long extension cord can cause the cord to overheat.
• Do not place any object on top of charger/radio or place the charger/radio on
a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive
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internal heat. Place the charger/radio in a position away from any heat
source.
• Do not operate charger/radio with a damaged cord or plug — have them
replaced immediately.
• Do not operate the charger/radio 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/radio. 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.
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