- 5 -7) An extension cord should not beused unless absolutely necessary.Use of improper extension cordcould result in a risk of fire andelectric shock. If extension cordmust be used, make sure:a. that pins on plug of extensioncord are the same number, sizeand shape as those of plug oncharger.b. that extension cord is prop-erly wired and in good electricalcondition.c. that wire size is large enoughfor ampere rating of charger asspecified below.RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OFEXTENSION CORDS FORBATTERY CHARGERSAC Input Rating. Amperes AWG Size of CordEqual to orgreater thanBut lessthanLength of Cord, Feet25 50 100 1500 2 18 18 18 168) Do not operate charger with dam-aged cord or plug replace themimmediately.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 itto a qualified serviceman when ser-vice or repair is required. Incorrectreassembly may result in a risk ofelectric shock or fire.11) To reduce the risk of electric shock,unplug charger from outlet beforeattempting any maintenance orcleaning.12) The charger and battery pack arespecifically designed to work to-gether. Do not attempt to chargeany other cordless tool or batterypack with this charger.13) Do not attempt to charge the batterypack with any other charger.14) Do not attempt to disassemble thebattery pack housing.15) Do not store the tool and battery packin locations where the temperaturemay reach or exceed 50°C (122°F)(such a metal tool shed, or a carin the summer), which can lead todeterioration of the storage battery.16) Do not charge battery pack when thetemperature is BELOW 0°C (32°F)or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). This is veryimportant.17) Do not incinerate the battery pack.It can explode in a fire.18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do notuse charger in damp or wet locations.19) The charger is designed to operateon standard household electricalpower only. Do not attempt to use iton any other voltage!20) Do not abuse cord. Never carry chargerby cord or yank it to disconnect fromoutlet. Keep cord away from heat, oiland sharp edges.21) Charge the battery pack in a wellventilated place, do not cover thecharger and battery pack with acloth, etc., while charging.22) Use of an attachment not recom-mended may result in a risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons.23) Do not short the battery pack. A bat-tery short can cause a large currentflow, over heating and burns.24) NOTE: If the supply cord of this ap-pliance is damaged, it must only bereplaced by a repair shop appointedby the manufacturer, because specialpurpose tools are required.25) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-TRIC SHOCK, THIS APPLIANCEHAS A POLARIZED PLUG (ONEBLADE IS WIDER THAN THEOTHER).This plug will fit in a polarized outletonly one way. If the plug does not fitfully in the outlet, reverse the plug. Ifit still does not fit, contact a qualifiedelectrician to install the proper outlet.Do not change the plug in any way.