Charger Electrical Safety
WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
• Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
• Children and infirm persons. This charger is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless
they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the charger.
• Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase the
risk of electric shock.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
• Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather
than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an
electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come into contact with sharp edges or
moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which
could cause injury and damage to the cord, which could result in electric shock.
• Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts.
• Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products etc. come into contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
• An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could
result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of the plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger.
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If
damaged, replace the charger.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take
it to an authorised service centre to determine if the charger is in good working order.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorised service centre when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the
charger during a power surge.
• Risk of electric shock. Do not touch un-insulated portion of output connector or un-insulated battery terminal.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If
you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible
injury.
For additional protection.
It is recommended that the charger be used in conjunction with a residual current device (RCD) with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less.