Important Safety Instructions For Battery And Charger - RIDGID HD09180 Manual Del Usuario

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY AND CHARGER
WARNING
!
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, battery explosion, or injury
due to battery / charger operation:
• Read all instructions on the battery pack
and on the charger before using.
• Use only specified battery pack for this
Vac.
• Recharge battery using only the
specified charger for the battery pack.
• Never use a battery that has been
dropped or received a sharp blow.
A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a
damaged battery immediately.
• To avoid the risk of explosion, do not
expose the batteries to fire or heat.
• To reduce the risk of sparks, burns, or
fire, do not allow metal objects such as
paper clips or keys to come into contact
with the battery terminals.
• Batteries should be charged in a location
where the temperature is between 32°F
and 120°F.
• Battery must be dry when installed on
the charger.
• Do not store batteries outside or in
vehicles.
• Do not expose charger to wet or damp
conditions. Do not handle charger with
wet hands. Store indoors.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the
charger body and cord, pull by the plug
rather than cord when unplugging.
• Locate charger cord so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger
by cord or yank it to unplug from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
• Do not operate charger with a damaged
cord or plug. If damaged, have it
replaced by a qualified technician.
• Do not operate charger if it has received
a sharp blow, has been dropped, or is
otherwise damaged. Have it inspected
by a qualified technician before using.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it to
a qualified technician if service or repair
is necessary.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug charger before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
• Unplug charger when not in use.
• Do not expose a battery pack to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above 212ºF (100ºC)
may cause explosion.
WARNING:
!
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and
can explode in the presence of an
ignition source, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of explosion, do
not use any cordless product in the
presence of open flame.
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