Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. Important Safety Information In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury. General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term .Scale. in the warnings refers to your battery-operated (cordless) Bench Top Digital Scale. 1. Work area safety a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b. Do not operate the Scale in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Battery operated equipment create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 2. Electrical safety a. The AC/DC Adapter plug must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any additional adapter plugs with the Scale. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. c. Do not expose the Scale to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the Scale will increase the risk of electric shock. d. Do not abuse the AC/DC Adapter Cord. Never use the Cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the AC/DC Adapter. Keep the Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled Cords increase the risk of electric shock. e. When operating the Scale outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. f. If operating the Scale in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. 3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the Scale. Do not use the Scale while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the Scale may result in serious personal injury. b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as ANSI-approved safety impact goggles will reduce personal injuries. c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the Power Switch (11) is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying battery operated equipment with your finger on the Power Switch or energizing equipment that have the Power Switch on invites accidents. d. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the Scale in unexpected situations. 4. Scale use and care a. Do not force the Scale. Use the correct Scale for your application. The correct Scale will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b. Do not use the Scale if the Power Switch (11) does not turn it on and off. Any equipment that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c. Disconnect the AC/DC Adapter Cord before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Scale. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the equipment accidentally. d. Store idle battery powered equipment out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the Scale or these instructions to operate the equipment. Battery powered equipment are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e. Maintain the Scale. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Scale’s operation. If damaged, have the Scale repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained battery operated power equipment. f. Use the Scale in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the Scale for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5. Battery tool use and care a. Recharge only with the AC/DC Adapter (25) specified by the manufacturer. An Adapter that is suitable for one type of Battery ma...