Panasonic EY0L80 Operating Instructions Manual - Important Safe-
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IMPORTANT SAFE-
TY INSTRUCTIONS
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1)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -This
manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for battery
charger EY0L80.
) 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 in-
jury, 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 or use in damp
location.
5) To reduce risk of damaging the elec-
tric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting charg-
er.
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 that:
a. pins on plug of extension cord are
the same number, size and shape
as those of plug on charger.
b. extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition.
c. wire size is large enough for
ampere rating of charger as speci-
fied 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
5 50 100 150
0
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 service agent.
10) Do not disassemble charger; take
it to a qualified service agent when
service or repair is required. Incor-
rect reassembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
11) To reduce risk of electric shock, un-
plug charger from outlet before at-
tempting any maintenance or clean-
ing.
1) The charger and battery pack are
specifically designed to work to-
gether. 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.
14) Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery charger and the battery pack
housing.
15) Do not store battery pack in locations
where the temperature may reach
or exceed 50°C (1°F) (such as a
metal tool shed, or a car in the sum-
mer), which can lead to deterioration
of the storage battery.
16) Do not charge battery pack when the
temperature is BELOW 0°C (3°F)
or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). This is very
important.
17) Do not incinerate the battery pack. It
can be explode in a fire.
18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do
not use charger in damp or wet loca-
tions.
19) The charger is designed to oper-
ate on standard household electrical
power only. Charge only on the volt-
age indicated on the nameplate. Do
not attempt to use it on any other
voltage!
0) Do not abuse cord. Never carry charg-
er by cord or yank it to disconnect
from outlet. Keep cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
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