Panasonic EY-3551 Operating Instructions Manual

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- 7 -WARNING:Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,grinding, drilling, and other constructionactivities contains chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive harm.Some examples of these chemicals are:Lead from lead-based paintsCrystalline silica from bricks and cement andother masonry productsArsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:work in a well ventilated area, and work withapproved safety equipment, such as dustmasks that are specially designed to filter outmicroscopic particles.For Battery Charger &Battery PackImportant Safety Instructions1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-This manual contains important safety andoperating instructions for battery chargerEY0110.2) Before using battery charger, read allinstructions and cautionary markings onbattery charger, battery pack, and productusing battery pack.3) CAUTION- To reduce the risk of inju-ry, charge only Panasonic Battery Pack asshown in last page.Other types of batteries may burst causingpersonal injury and damage.4) Do not expose charger and battery pack torain or snow.5) To reduce risk of damaging the electricplug and cord, pull by plug rather thancord when disconnecting charger.6) Make sure cord is located so that it will notbe stepped on, tripped over, or otherwisesubjected to damage or stress.7) An extension cord should not be usedunless absolutely necessary.Use of improper extension cord couldresult in a risk of fire and electric shock. Ifextension cord must be used, make sure:a. that pins on plug of extension cord are thesame number, size and shape as those ofplug on charger.b. that extension cord is properly wired andin good electrical condition.c. that wire size is large enough for ampererating of charger as specified 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 damaged cordor plug — replace them immediately.9) Do not operate charger if it has receiveda sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwisedamaged in any way; take it to a qualifiedservice personnel.10) Do not disassemble charger; take it to aqualified service personnel when serviceor repair is required. Incorrect reassemblymay result in a risk of electric shock or fire.11) To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplugcharger from outlet before attempting anymaintenance or cleaning.12) The charger and battery pack are specifi-cally designed to work together.Do not attempt to charge any other cord-less tool or battery pack with this charger.13) Do not attempt to charge the battery packwith any other charger.14) Do not attempt to disassemble the batterypack housing.15) Do not store the tool and battery packin locations where the temperature mayreach or exceed 50°C (122°F) (such as ametal tool shed, or a car in the summer),which can lead to deterioration of thestorage battery.16) Do not charge battery pack when the tem-perature is BELOW 0°C (32°F) or ABOVE40°C (104°F). This is very important inorder to maintain optimal condition of thebattery pack.17) Do not incinerate the battery pack. It canexplode in a fire.18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do not usecharger in damp or wet locations.19) The charger is designed to operate on stan-dard household electrical power only. Donot attempt to use it on any other voltage!20) Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger bycord or yank it to disconnect from outlet. Keepcord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.21) Charge the battery pack in a well ventilat-ed place, do not cover the charger and bat-