Power cord safety
Warning! Never alter the ac power
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cord or plug. If it will not fit, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection may
result in an electric shock.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not expose the battery to heat.
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Do not store in locations where the
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temperature may exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures
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between 10 °C and 40 °C.
Charge only using the charger
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provided with the appliance.
Using the wrong charger could result
in an electric shock or overheating of
the battery.
When disposing of batteries, follow the
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instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
Do not damage/deform the battery
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pack either by puncture or impact, as
this may create a risk of injury and fire.
Do not charge damaged batteries.
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Under extreme conditions, battery
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leakage may occur. When you notice
liquid on the batteries Carefully wipe
the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin
contact.
In case of skin or eye contact, follow
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the instructions below.
Warning! The battery fluid may cause
personal injury or damage to property. In
case of skin contact, immediately rinse
with water. If redness, pain or irritation
occurs seek medical attention.
(Original instructions)
In case of eye contact, rinse immediately
with clean water and seek medical
attention.
Chargers (not supplied)
Your charger has been designed for a
specific voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate
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Use your BLACK+DECKER charger
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only to charge the battery in the
appliance with which it was supplied.
Other batteries could burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge non-
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rechargeable batteries.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
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be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The charger must be placed in a well
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ventilated area when charging.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc.
Even with the application of the
relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain
residual risks can not be avoided. These
include:
Injuries caused by touching any
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rotating/moving parts.
Injuries caused when changing any
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parts, blades or accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use of a
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tool.
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