Panasonic EY3552 - Manual (Page 7)

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WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
* Lead from lead-based paints
* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
For Battery Charger &
Battery Pack
Important Safety Instructions
1)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for battery charger
EY0110.
2) Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on
battery charger, battery pack, and product
using battery pack.
3)
CAUTION-
To reduce the risk of inju-
ry, charge only Panasonic Battery
Pack as shown in last page.
Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
4) Do not expose charger and battery pack
to rain or snow.
5) To reduce risk of damaging the electric
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting 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 properly 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 damaged cord
or plug — replace them immediately.
9) Do not operate charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
service personnel.
10) Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualified service personnel when service
or repair is required. Incorrect reassem-
bly 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 specifi-
cally designed to work together.
Do not attempt to charge any other cord-
less tool or battery pack with this charger.
13) Do not attempt to charge the battery pack
with any other charger.
14) Do not attempt to disassemble the battery
pack housing.
15) Do not store the tool and battery pack
in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 50°C (122°F) (such as a
metal tool shed, or a car in the summer),
which can lead to deterioration of the stor-
age battery.
16) Do not charge battery pack when the tem-
perature is BELOW 0°C (32°F) or ABOVE
40°C (104°F). This is very important in
order to maintain optimal condition of the
battery pack.
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 volt-
age!
20) Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger by
cord or yank it to disconnect from outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp
edges.