Caution
Do not charge Lincoln model 1261
battery packs with any other charger.
Do not charge any other type of
battery with the 1870 battery charger.
Other types of batteries may burst.
Do not clean charger with it plugged
into electrical outlet.
Failure to comply may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Charger
• Before using a battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on
battery charger, battery pack, and product
using battery.
• Do not expose charger to rain, snow or
frost.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger by
cord or pull on it to disconnect from recep-
tacle. Pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Have damaged or
worn power cord and strain reliever
replaced immediately. Do not attempt to
repair power cord.
• Locate cord so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire
and electric shock.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way, take it to a qualified
service center.
• Do not disassemble charger or battery
pack. Take it to a qualified service center
when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in risk of
electrical shock or fire.
• Unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any cleaning to reduce risk of
electric shock.
• Charge the battery pack in a well venti-
lated place; do not cover the charger and
battery with anything while charging.
• Do not store the charger or battery packs
in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 122 °F (50 °C) such as a
metal tool shed, or a car in the summer.
High temperatures can lead to deteriora-
tion of the storage battery.
• Do not charge battery pack when the tem-
perature is below 40 °F (5 °C) or above
105 °F (40 °C). This is very important for
proper operation.
• Do not incinerate battery pack. It can
explode in a fire.
• Do not charge battery in damp or wet
locations.
• Do not short across the terminals of the
battery pack. Extremely high tempera-
tures could cause personal injury or fire.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge.
• The Lincoln model 1261 battery pack con-
tains rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries.
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly.
• Drop off expended battery packs at your
local replacement battery retailer, or your
recycling center.
note
Charger is intended for indoor use only.
note
Read instruction manual
before use.
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note
Charger is double insulated and no
ground wire is required. Check mains
voltage corresponds to voltage on rating
plate. Never attempt to replace charger
unit with a regular mains plug.
Electrical safety
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or an author-
ized Lincoln service center in order to avoid a
hazard.