Important Safety Instructions For Battery Packs - BLACK&DECKER NHT2218 Manual De Instrucciones

cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the
battery pack will not reduce this risk.
• Never attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• the charger is designed to operate on standard household
electrical power (120 volts). do not attempt to use it on any
other voltage.
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For safe operation, read this manual and manuals
originally supplied with tool before using the charger.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below.
Then follow charging procedures outlined.
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• do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can
explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
battery packs are burned.
• do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• if battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery
liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15
minutes or until irritation ceases. mediCAL NOte: The liquid is a
25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
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Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if
exposed to spark or flame.
• Charge the battery packs only in Black & decker chargers.
• dO NOt splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may
cause premature cell failure.
• do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such
as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
wArNiNg:
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a
battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail,
hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be
returned to service center for recycling.
Battery Cap information
A battery storage and carrying cap is provided for use whenever
the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing
battery in charger or tool.
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fire hazard. do not store or carry battery so
that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For
example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product
kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.
transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery
terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive
materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US
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Battery Cap