3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSThis manual contains important safetyand operating instructions for yourcharger.Before you use the battery charger, readall instructions and cautionary markingson the charger, the batteries to becharged, and the products that use thebatteries.Warnings:• To reduce the risk of injury, chargeonly nickel-cadmium or nickel-metalhydride batteries with this charger.Other types of batteries might burst,causing personal injury and damageto the charger.• To prevent damage to your chargerand risk of electric shock, alwaysunplug the AC adapter from the ACoutlet before you plug it into orunplug it from the charger.• Do not expose the charger to rain orexcessive moisture.• Use of any attachments notintended for use with this batterycharger can result in a risk of fire,electric shock, or personal injury.• Never operate the charger if it hasreceived a sharp blow or beendropped or damaged in any way.Have it repaired by qualified servicepersonnel.• Do not disassemble the charger.Have it serviced or repaired by qual-ified service personnel only. Incor-rect assembly can result in a risk ofelectric shock or fire.• To reduce the risk of electric shock,unplug the charger from the outletbefore attempting any maintenanceor cleaning.• To reduce the risk of damage to theAC adapter, disconnect the chargerby pulling the plug rather than thecord.• Do not use an extension cord. Itsuse could result in fire or electricshock.• Do not operate the charger if the ACadapter is damaged. Have thecharger repaired by qualified servicepersonnel.• Never alter the provided ACadapter. If it does not fit in the ACoutlet, have a qualified technicianinstall the proper outlet. Improperconnection can result in an electricshock.• Never use the charger as a DCpower source for any electricalequipment.23-410.fm Page 3 Friday, August 6, 1999 2:54 PM