This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for the Lincoln model
1870 1870E battery charger.
Safety instructions
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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 cre-
ated when lithium ion battery packs are
burned.
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Insert-
ing or removing the battery from the
charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• 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 stops.
If medical attention is needed, the battery
electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries 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 persists, see a doctor for
treatment.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery.
Risk of Electric Shock 120 V AC or
230 V AC present at charger terminals.
Replace immediately.
Failure to comply may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
DANGER
Do not expose battery to spark or flame.
Battery liquid may burn.
Do not splash or immerse in water or
other liquids. This may cause premature
cell failure.
Failure to comply may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
DANGER
Never attempt to open the battery pack
for any reason. If the plastic housing of
the battery pack breaks or cracks, return
to a service center for recycling.
Failure to comply may result in serious
injury or death.
DANGER
1 Before using a battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on
battery charger, battery pack, and prod-
uct using battery.
2 Do not expose charger to rain, snow or
frost.
3 Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger
by cord or pull on it to disconnect from
receptacle. Pull by plug rather than cord
when disconnecting charger. Have dam-
aged or worn power cord and strain re-
liever replaced immediately. Do not at-
tempt to repair power cord.
4 Make sure cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or oth-
erwise subjected to damage or stress.
5 Do not use an extension cord. Use of im-
proper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock.
6 Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug. Replace immediately, to
avoid a hazard. Do not attempt to repair
power cord.
7 Do not operate charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or other-
wise damaged in any way, take it to a
qualified service center.
8 Do not disassemble charger or battery
pack. Take it to a qualified service centre
when service or repair is required. Incor-
rect reassembly may result in risk of
electrical shock or fire.
9 Unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any cleaning to reduce risk of
electric shock.
Do not charge Lincoln model 1871
battery packs with any other charger.
To reduce risk of injury, Lincoln model
1870 or 1870E chargers should only be
used to charge Lincoln battery pack
model 1871. Other types of batteries
may burst.
Failure to comply may result in
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
10 Charge the battery pack in a well venti-
lated place; do not cover the charger and
battery with anything while charging.
11 Do not store the charger or battery packs
in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 105 °F (40 °C) such as a
metal tool shed, or a car in the summer
which can lead to deterioration of the
stored battery.
12 Do not charge battery pack when the
temperature is below 40 °F (5 °C) or
above 105 °F (40 °C). This is very impor-
tant for proper operation.
13 Do not charge battery in damp or wet
locations.
14 Do not attempt to charge any other cord-
less tool or battery pack with the Lincoln
model 1870 series charger.
15 Do not short across the terminals of the
battery pack. Extremely high tempera-
tures could cause personal injury or fire.
16 This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge.
17 Dispose of expended batteries properly.
The Lincoln model 1871 battery pack
contains rechargeable, lithium-ion bat-
teries. Drop off expended battery packs
at your local replacement battery retailer,
or your recycling centre.
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