SKIL PI0300C-00 300W Power Inverter Convertisseur Continu Alternatif Owner’s Manual

SKIL PI0300C-00 300W Power Inverter Convertisseur Continu Alternatif

Specifications

• Model: 40V 300W Power Inverter
• Manufacturer: SKIL
• Usage: Convertisseur continu-alternatif de 40 V, 300 W
• Intended Use: Charging small USB electronics or small AC devices

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Before using the product, please read and understand all safety instructions provided in the Owner’s Manual. Follow these basic precautions:

1. Read all instructions thoroughly.
2. Avoid using the product near children without close supervision.
3. Avoid putting fingers or hands into the product.
4. Use only recommended attachments to prevent risks of fire, electric shock, or injury.

Battery Pack Charger

• When handling the battery pack charger, follow these guidelines
• Keep the battery pack away from metal objects that can cause short circuits.
• Charge the battery pack within the specified temperature range to avoid damage or fire hazards.

General Usage Recommendations

• Switch off the power inverter when not in use.
• Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the battery pack.
• Do not disassemble the power inverter; seek professional service if needed.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can I use the power inverter for purposes other than charging small electronics?

• A: The power inverter is only intended for charging small USB electronics or small AC devices as specified in the manual. Any other use may result in damage to the product.

Q: What should I do if the battery pack is damaged?

• A: Do not use a damaged battery pack. Damaged batteries can pose risks of fire, explosion, or injury. Seek professional assistance for repair or replacement.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

• WARNING When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.
• Read all the instructions before using the product.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
• Do not put your fingers or hands into the product.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by a power pack (inverter) manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the power pack (inverter).
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or risk of injury.
• Do not operate the power pack (inverter) with a damaged cord or plug, or a damaged output cable.
• Do not disassemble the power pack (inverter), take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the power pack (inverter) from the outlet before attempting any instructed servicing.
• When charging the internal battery, work in a well-ventilated area and do not restrict ventilation in any way.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not expose a power pack (inverter) to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause an explosion.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
• WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
• SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Risk of fire and electric shock. Dry location use only. Do not expose the power inverter to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the power inverter will increase the risk of electric shock.
• For household use only.
• Do not allow the power inverter to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• The power inverter is not intended for any use other than charging small USB electronics or small AC devices specified in SPECIFICATIONS in this manual. Any other use may result in damage.
• Switch off the power inverter when not in use.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the battery pack, and picking up or carrying the power inverter.
• Carrying the power inverter with your finger on the switch or energizing the power inverter that has the switch on invites accidents.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the power inverter before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the power inverter. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power inverter accidentally.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use a power inverter only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:

SKIL BY0800C-00, SKIL BY8705-00, SKIL BY8708C-01, SKIL BY8708-00, SKIL BY8723C-00, SKIL BY3000C-00| SKIL SC5376C-00, SKIL SC5364-00, SKIL SC0320C-00

• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
• Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions.
• Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the power inverter or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
• Store idle power inverter out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power inverter or these instructions to operate the power inverter. Power inverters are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power inverter and accessories. Check for misalignment or breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power inverter’s operation.
• If damaged, have the power inverter repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power inverters.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you lend this product to someone else, also lend these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possibly injury.

FCC CAUTION

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
   • This device may not cause harmful interference.
   • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used under the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

SYMBOLS

Safety Symbols

• The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding.
• The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
• WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Owner’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION” before using this tool.
• Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
• The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
• 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 that, 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 that, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

Damage Prevention and Information Messages

• These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word NOTICE”, as in the example below:
• NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
• WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
• IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certification information may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

GET TO KNOW YOUR POWER INVERTER

40V 300W Power Inverter

SPECIFICATIONS

seconds
Weight (Without battery pack)| 2.27 lb (1.03 kg)
Recommended charging temperature| 41°F – 104°F (5°C – 40°C)
Recommended storage temperature| 32°F – 104°F (0 – 40°C)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your power inverter, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause a short circuit.
• WARNING Do not attempt to modify the power inverter or create accessories not recommended for use with this power inverter. Any such alteration or modification is misused and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK (Fig. 2)

• NOTE: Fully charge the battery pack before first use.

To install the battery pack

• Align the mounting slots on the power inverter with the ribs on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack until it snaps into position on the power inverter.
• WARNING Make sure that the latch on the power inverter snaps into place and the battery pack is secured to the power inverter before beginning operation.
• Failure to securely seat the battery pack could cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury.

To remove the battery pack

• Hold the battery pack with one hand and pull the power inverter with the other hand to separate them.
• WARNING Always be aware of the location of your feet and children or pets around you when separating the battery pack from the power inverter. Serious injury could result if the battery pack falls. NEVER remove the battery pack at a high location.
• WARNING Always remove the battery pack when the power inverter is not in use.

TURNING POWER INVERTER ON/OFF (Fig. 3)

1. Install the battery pack.
2. To turn the power inverter on, press the power button and the button will illuminate green, which indicates that the power inverter is activated.
3. To turn the power inverter off, press the power button again and the green light will turn off, which indicates that the power inverter is deactivated.

LED LIGHT (Fig. 3)

• The power inverter is equipped with one LED light integrated into the carrying handle. The light provides illumination in low light conditions or serves as an emergency light beacon.
• The LED light could be turned on whenever the power inverter is activated or deactivated.
• To turn the LED light on, press the LED button. The light will turn on in low brightness mode.
• Press the LED button again to switch to high brightness mode.
• Press the LED button the third time to switch the LED light off.
• In any mode, press and hold the LED button for more than 1 second and the light will switch into flashing, “EMERGENCY” mode. Press the LED button again, the light will shut off.

POWERING EXTERNAL DEVICES

1. Install a battery pack onto the power inverter.
2. Press the power button to turn on the power inverter. The LED in the power button will glow solid green, which indicates that the power inverter is ready to supply power.
3. Connect devices to the power inverter’s USB ports and/or 120V AC output port. The inverter will begin powering the devices automatically.
4. When the power inverter is not in use, disconnect devices from the power inverter, then press the power button to turn off the power inverter.
5. Remove the battery pack from the power inverter.

STATUS INDICATOR

OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION

• If the battery or power inverter temperature exceeds 158 °F (70 °C) during operation, the power button LED indicator will glow solid red for 1 minute, and then the temperature protection circuit will shut off the power inverter to protect it from overheating damage. Allow the battery and the power inverter to cool until the temperature drops below 152 °F (67 °C) before restarting.

LOW BATTERY PACK CHARGE PROTECTION

• When the battery pack charge reaches a low level, the power button LED indicator will flash for 1 minute and then the power inverter will automatically shut down.
• Remove the battery pack and fully charge it.

OVERLOAD OR SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION

• When the connected AC device draws more than the rated power of the port, the power button LED indicator will flash red quickly for 1 minute, and then the power inverter will automatically shut down.
• Disconnect the AC device, and reset the power button.

MAINTENANCE

Service

• WARNING Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in the misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause a serious hazard.
• We recommend that all product service be performed by an SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.

General Maintenance

• WARNING When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or lose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance.

Cleaning

• WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery packs from the power inverter when cleaning.
• The product may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.
• WARNING Always wear safety goggles when cleaning products with compressed air. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objected through openings.
• WARNING Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia, and household detergents that contain ammonia.

Storage

• Store the power inverter indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents.

TROUBLESHOOTING

depleted.

2.     The battery pack is too hot.

3.     Other electronic errors.

| 1.     Charge the battery pack.

2.     Cool the battery pack until its temperature drops below 152 °F (67 °C).

3.     Contact the SKIL customer service center for repair.

LIMITED WARRANTY OF SKIL CONSUMER TOOLS

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

• Chervon North America, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all SKIL consumer TOOLS will be free from defects in material or workmanship for five years from the date of purchase if the original purchaser registers the product within 30 days from purchase. BATTERIES AND CHARGERS are warranted for 2 years. Product registration can be completed online at www.Registermyskil.com. Original purchasers should also retain their receipts as proof of purchase.

• THE FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD FOR TOOLS IS CONDITIONED ON REGISTRATION OF THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE.

• If original purchasers do not register their product within 30 days of purchase, the foregoing limited warranty will apply for three years for tools. All batteries and chargers will remain under the two-year limited warranty.
  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer tool is used for industrial, professional, or commercial purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for ninety days, regardless of registration.

• SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or repaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Station. To claim under this Limited Warranty, you must return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to any SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized Service Station. For Authorized SKIL Power Tool Service Stations, please visit www.Registermyskil.com or call 1-877-SKIL-999 (1-877-754-5999). THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PARTS AND CONSUMABLES THAT CAN WEAR OUT FROM NORMAL USE WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, INCLUDING BLADES, TRIMMER HEADS, CHAIN BARS, SAW CHAINS, BELTS, SCRAPER BARS, AND BLOWER NOZZLES.

• ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO A PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION EQUAL TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO SUCH PRODUCT, AS OUTLINED IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH ABOVE. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MODIFICATION, ALTERATION, OR UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR.

• IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES IN THE U.S.

• SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

• THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S., PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SKIL DEALER OR IMPORTER.
  © Chervon North America, 1203 E. Warrenville Rd, Naperville, IL 60563.

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