Black & Decker TRIMCAT 2832 - Manual (Page 5)

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton! First read the safety
instructions below. Then follow charging notes and procedures.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is com­
pletely worn out.The battery pack can explode in a fire.
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme
usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if
the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. (Medical note:
The liquid is 25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.)
• Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing
of the battery pack breaks or cracks, immediately discontinue use and do not
recharge.
• Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool boxes along with
other metal objects. Battery pack could be short circuited causing damage to
the battery pack and possibly causing severe burns or fire.
• Charge the battery packs only in B&D chargers.
• NOTE: Review and observe all of the “Important Charging Notes” in the charg­
er instruction section of this manual.
• NOTE: The batteries in your battery pack are the nickel-cadmium type.
Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material by the Environmental Protection
Agency. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Nickel-Cadmium battery
packs, check with your state Environmental Protection Agency to find out
about special restrictions on the disposal of these battery packs or return
them to a B&D certified service center for recycling.
98014, 97014
1 HOUR CHARGERS
98020
15 MINUTE CHARGER