Important Safety Instructions For Charger & Battery; Important Battery Information - PowerSmith PLM14021H Manual Del Operario

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER & BATTERY
• Save these Instructions. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your battery
charger.
• Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery Charger, (2)
battery, and (3) Product using battery.
• Use only the charger which accompanied your product or direct replacements as listed in this manual. Do not
substitute any other charger.
• Do not recharge battery in damp or wet environments. Do not expose battery pack to water or rain.
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug. Replace immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any
way. Take it to a qualified serviceman.
• Do not disassemble charger or battery pack. Take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not charge battery pack when temperature is below 50° f (10° C) or above 104° f (40° C). Store tool
and battery pack in a location where temperature will not exceed 122° f (50° C). This is important to prevent serious
damage to the battery cells.
• Place charger on flat non-flammable surface and away from flammable materials when recharging the
battery pack.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
• Battery leakage may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. avoid contact with skin and eyes.
If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, wash
them out with clear water for at least 10 minutes, and then seek medical attention right away.
• Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
• Do not short the battery pack. Do not touch the terminal with any conductive material. avoid storing battery
pack in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc. always protect the battery terminals when
battery pack is not used.
• Do not charge battery pack inside a box or container of any kind. The battery must be placed in a
well ventilated area during charging.
• Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
• 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.
• Disconnect charger from the power source when not in use. This will reduce the risk to electric
shock or damage to the charger if metal pieces should fall into the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the
charger during a power surge.
• Use only the following type and size battery: PLB14025 (only use for charger PC1401).
Warning:
burns and even a breakdown.
Warning:
objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result. Do not allow any liquid to get inside
charger. Electric shock may result.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION: DISPOSING OF THE BATTERY
• Your batteries are LITHIUM-ION rechargeable batteries. Certain Local, State and Federal laws
prohibit disposal of these batteries in ordinary trash.
• Consult your local waste authorities for your disposal/recycling options.
• More information regarding battery disposal in U.S. and Canada is available at;
http://www.rbrc.org/index.html, or by calling 1-800-822-8837 (1-800-8BATTER).
A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible
120 volts are present at charging terminals, do not probe with conductive
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