Black & Decker NSW18 Type 1 Manual - NSW18 - Page 5

Black & Decker Battery Packs. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. 4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. 7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. 8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution. a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA" on the cord jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use. b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each extension contains at least the minimum wire size. CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG) OF EXTENSION CORDS NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS - 0 - 10.0 Total Extension Cord Length (ft) 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 (0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m) Wire 18 16 16 14 Gauge 9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your unit. The use of any other charger could damage the battery pack or create a hazardous condition. 10. Use only one charger when charging. 11. Do not attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are no customer serviceable parts inside. Return to any authorized Black & Decker service center. 12. DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely damaged or completely worn out. 13. Do not incinerate the batteries. They can explode in a fire. A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin: a. Wash quickly with soap and water. b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a 25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide. IMPORTANT CHARGING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHARGING PROCEDURE THE BATTERY PACK IS NOT FULLY CHARGED AT THE FACTORY. CHARGE BATTERY PACK FOR AT LEAST 9 HOURS BEFORE USE. The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power. 1. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet (figure A). 2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack as shown in figure B and let the battery pack charge initially for 9 hours. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your battery pack should be fully charged in 6 to 9 hours. A B 5