Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs - The Fountainhead Group 190679 Mode D'emploi

• When operating a charger outdoors, always
provide a dry location and use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electrical
shock.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire
size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the
heavier the cord and thus the greater its capacity.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The
following table shows the correct size to use
depending on total length of all extension cords
plugged together, and nameplate ampere rating.
When in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
120V 25 (7.6)
Ampere Rating
Not
More
More
Than
Than
0 6 18
6 10 18
10 12 16
12 16 14
• Do not place any object on top of the charger.
Place the charger in a position away from any heat
source.
• Do not operate the charger with a damaged
cord or plug. Have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way.
• Do not disassemble the charger.
• The charger is designed to operate on
standard 120V household electrical power. Do
not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
• Foreign materials of a conductive nature,
such as, but not limited to, grinding dust,
metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any
buildup of metallic particles should be kept
away from the charger cavities.
• Always unplug the charger from the power
supply when there is no battery pack in the
cavity.

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions,
and cautionary markings for the battery pack,
charger, and product. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electrical shock, fire,
and/or serious injury.
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
American Wire Gauge
16 16
16 14
16 14
12 Not Recommended
• Do not charge or use the battery pack
in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Inserting or removing the battery pack from the
charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• NEVER force the battery pack into the
charger. DO NOT modify the battery pack in
any way to fit into a non-compatible charger,
as battery pack may rupture causing serious
personal injury.
• Charge the battery packs only in 183416 or
183417 chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse the battery pack in
water or other liquids.
• DO NOT allow water or any liquid to enter battery
pack.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack
in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 104° F (40° C) (such as outside
sheds or metal buildings in summer). For best
battery life store battery packs in a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool
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with the trigger switch locked on. Never tape
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the trigger switch in the ON position.
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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 lithium-ion battery
packs are burned.
• 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. If medical attention is needed, the
battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid
organic carbonates and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
• Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed
to a spark or flame.
• Never attempt to open the battery pack for
any reason. If the battery pack case is cracked
or damaged, do not insert into the charger.
Do not crush, drop, or damage the 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 (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a
hammer, stepped on).
• Damaged battery packs should be properly recycled.
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