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III. FOR BATTERY
CHARGER & BAT-
TERY PACK
Important Safety Instructions
1)
SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIONS
-This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions
for battery charger EY0L80.
2)
Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings
on (1) battery charger, (2) battery pack.
3)
CAUTION
-
- To reduce the risk of
injury, charge only Panasonic Bat-
tery Pack as shown in last page.
Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
4) 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 to-
gether. Do not attempt to charge
any other cordless tool or battery
pack with this charger.
13) Do not attempt to charge the bat-
tery pack with any other charger.
14) Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery pack housing.
15) Do not store the tool and bat-
tery 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 deterioration of
the storage battery.
16) Do not charge battery pack when
the temperature is BELOW 0°C
(32°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°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 lo-
cations.
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 carry
charger by cord or yank it to discon-
nect 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
