Black & Decker BDV 08, User Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker battery charger is designed to charge lead-
acid batteries.  This product is intended for household, consumer 
use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! 

When using mains-powered appliances, basic 

safety precautions, including the following, should always be 
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury 
and material damage.

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Read all of this manual carefully before using the 
appliance.

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The intended use is described in this manual. The use of 
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any 
operation with this appliance other than those 
recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk 
of personal injury.

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Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appliance.

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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm 
persons without supervision.

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The appliance is not to be used as a toy.

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Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to 
become wet. 

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Do not immerse the appliance in water.

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Do not open body casing. There are no user-serviceable 
parts inside.

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Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, 
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

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To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never pull 
the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.

After use

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When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry, 
well ventilated place out of the reach of children.

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Children should not have access to stored appliances.

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When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle it 
should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent 
movement following sudden changes in speed or direction.

Inspection and repairs

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Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective 
parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and 
any other conditions that may affect its operation.

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Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or 
defective.

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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced 
by an authorised repair agent.

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Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than 
those specified in this manual.

Power cord safety
Warning! 

Never alter the ac cord or plug. If it will not fit, have 

a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper 
connection may result in an electric shock.

Specific safety instructions for battery chargers

The following symbols are marked on the appliance:

This appliance is double insulated; therefore no 
earth wire is required. Always check that the 
power supply corresponds to the voltage on the 
rating plate.

Read these instructions before use:

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the 
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service 
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

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Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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Have defective cords replaced immediately.

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Do not expose the battery charger to water.

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Do not open the battery charger.

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Do not probe the battery charger.

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The ON/OFF switch should be in the OFF position before 
connection to a power source or load, when the appliance 
is charging and when not in use.

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Never allow the red and black clamps to touch each other 
or another common metal conductor. This could cause 
damage to the appliance and/or create a spark/explosion 
hazard. 

Batteries
Warning! 

Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.

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Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. 
When you notice liquid on the batteries, carefully wipe the 
liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.

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In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below.

Warning! 

Battery fluid is a diluted sulphuric acid and may 

cause personal injury or damage to property. In case of skin 
contact, immediately rinse with water. If redness, pain or 
irritation occurs seek medical attention. In case of eye contact, 
rinse immediately with clean water and seek immediate 
medical attention.

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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given 
in the section "Protecting the environment".

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Add distilled water in each cell until the battery acid 
reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. 
This helps to purge excess gas from the cells. Do not 
overfill. For a battery without cell caps (maintenance free), 
carefully follow the manufacturer's charging instructions.

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Study all the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, 
such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, 
and the recommended charging rates.