Panasonic EY7840 - Manual (Page 7)

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2) Before using battery charger, read
all instructions and cautionary mark-
ings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-
tery pack.
3) CAUTION - To reduce the risk of in-
jury, charge only Panasonic Battery
Pack as shown in last page.
Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and dam-
age.
) Do not expose charger to rain or
snow.
5) To reduce the risk of damaging the
electric plug and cord, pull by plug
rather than cord when disconnect-
ing charger.
6) Make sure cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
7) 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 plug on
charger.
b. that extension cord is proper-
ly wired and in good electrical
condition.
c. that wire size is large enough
for ampere rating of charger as
specified below.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OF
EXTENSION CORDS FOR
BATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating. Amperes AWG Size of Cord
Equal to or
greater than
But less
than
Length of Cord, Feet
25 50 100 150
0 2 18 18 18 16
8) Do not operate charger with dam-
aged cord or plug replace them
immediately.
9) Do not operate charger if it has re-
ceived a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified serviceman.
10) Do not disassemble charger; take
it to a qualified serviceman when
service or repair is required. Incor-
rect reassembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
11) To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
12) The charger and battery pack are
specifically designed to work togeth-
er. Do not attempt to charge any
other cordless tool or battery pack
with this charger.
13) Do not attempt to charge the battery
pack with any other charger.
1) Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery pack housing.
15) Do not store the tool and battery
pack in locations where the tempera-
ture may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F)
(such a metal tool shed, or a car in
the summer), which can lead to de-
terioration of the storage battery.
16) Do not charge battery pack when the
temperature is BELOW 0°C (32°F)
or ABOVE 0°C (10°F). This is very
important.
17) Do not incinerate the battery pack.
It can explode in a fire.
18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do not
use charger in damp or wet locations.
19) The charger is designed to operate
on standard household electrical
power only. Do not attempt to use it
on any other voltage!
20) Do not abuse cord. Never car-
ry charger by cord or yank it to dis-
connect from outlet. Keep cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
21) Charge the battery pack in a well
ventilated place, do not cover the
charger and battery pack with a
cloth, etc., while charging.
22) Use of an attachment not recom-
mended may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
23) Do not short the battery pack. A bat-
tery short can cause a large current
flow, over heating and burns.
2) NOTE: If the supply cord of this appli-
ance is damaged, it must only be re-
placed by a repair shop appointed by
the manufacturer, because special
purpose tools are required.
25) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, THIS APPLIANCE
HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE
BLADE IS WIDER THAN THE
OTHER).