Black & Decker 4V MAX BD40 Manual

66ENGLISH• Pull by the plug rather than the cord whendisconnecting the charger. This will reduce the risk ofdamage to the electric plug and cord.• Make sure that the cord is located so that it will notbe stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjectedto damage or stress.• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutelynecessary. Use of improper extension cord could result inrisk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.• When operating a charger outdoors, always providea dry location and use an extension cord suitablefor outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor usereduces the risk of electric shock.• An extension cord must have adequate wire size(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smallerthe gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacityof the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltageresulting in loss of power and overheating. When usingmore than one extension to make up the total length,be sure each individual extension contains at least theminimum wire size. The following table shows the correctsize to use depending on cord length and nameplateampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Thelower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.Minimum Gauge for Cord SetsVolts Total length of cord in meters (m)120 V - 127V 0 - 7 7 - 15 15 - 30 30 - 50220 V 0 - 15 15 - 30 30 - 60 60 - 100Ampere RatingMinimal cross-sectional area of thecord in milimeters (mm 2 )MoreThanNotMoreThan0 6 1,0 1,5 1,5 2,56 10 1,0 1,5 2,5 4,010 12 1,5 1,5 2,5 4,012 16 2,5 4,0 Not Recommended• Do not place any object on top of the charger orplace the charger on a soft surface that might blockthe ventilation slots and result in excessive internalheat. Place the charger in a position away from any heatsource. The charger is ventilated through slots in the topand the bottom of the housing.• Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord orplug.• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharpblow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in anyway. Take it to an authorized service center.• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to anauthorized service center when service or repairis required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk ofelectric shock, electrocution or fire.• Charge the battery packs only in designatedBLACK+DECKER chargers.• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack inlocations where the temperature may reach orexceed 104 °F (40 °C) (such as outside sheds or metalbuildings in summer). For best life store battery packs ina cool, dry location.NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool withthe trigger switch locked on. Never tape the triggerswitch in the ON position.• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it isseverely damaged or is completely worn out. Thebattery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes andmaterials are created when lithium ion battery packs areburned.• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,immediately wash area with mild soap and water. Ifbattery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the openeye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medicalattention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed ofa mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.• Contents of opened battery cells may causerespiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptomspersist, seek medical attention. WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may beflammable if exposed to spark or flame.WARNING: Fire hazard. Never attempt to open thebattery pack for any reason. If the battery pack caseis cracked or damaged, do not insert into the charger.Do not crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Donot use a battery pack or charger that has receiveda sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged inany way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer,stepped on). Damaged battery packs should bereturned to the service center for recycling.Important Safety Instructions for AllBattery Chargers WARNING: Read all safety warnings and allinstructions for the battery pack, charger andpower tool. Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack withany chargers other than the ones in this manual. Thecharger and battery pack are specifically designed to worktogether.• These chargers are not intended for any usesother than charging BLACK+DECKERrechargeablebatteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electricshock or electrocution.• Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.