. FOR BATTERY
CHARGER & BAT
TERY PACK
Important Safety Instructions
1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for bat-
tery charger.
2) Before using battery charger, read
all instructions and cautionary mark-
ings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-
tery pack.
) 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 dam-
age.
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
Equal to or
But less
greater than
than
0
2
10) Do not disassemble charger; take
This
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11) To reduce the risk of electric shock,
12) The charger and battery pack are
1) Do not attempt to charge the battery
14) Do not attempt to disassemble the
15) Do not store the tool and battery
16) Do not charge battery pack when the
17) Do not incinerate the battery pack.
18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do not
19) The charger is designed to operate
20) Do not abuse cord. Never car-
21) Charge the battery pack in a well
22) Use of an attachment not recom-
AWG Size of Cord
2) Do not short the battery pack. A bat-
Length of Cord, Feet
25 50 100 150
18 18 18 16
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8) Do not operate charger with dam-
aged cord or plug
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.
it to a qualified serviceman when
service or repair is required. Incor-
rect reassembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
specifically designed to work togeth-
er. Do not attempt to charge any
other cordless tool or battery pack
with this charger.
pack with any other charger.
battery pack housing.
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 de-
terioration of the storage battery.
temperature is BELOW 0°C (2°F)
or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). This is very
important.
It can explode in a fire.
use charger in damp or wet locations.
on standard household electrical
power only. Do not attempt to use it
on any other voltage!
ry charger by cord or yank it to dis-
connect from outlet. Keep cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
ventilated place, do not cover the
charger and battery pack with a
cloth, etc., while charging.
mended may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
tery short can cause a large current
flow, over heating and burns.
replace them