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a) Only charge the batteries in chargers recommended by the
manufacturer.
If the battery is not charged on a suitable charger,
it can be permanently damaged.
b) Only use the provided battery for power tools.
The use of other
batteries can lead to injuries and fire hazards.
c) If the battery is unused for an extended period of time, it must not
remain on the charger or on the tool.
If a work break of more than
3 hours is expected, the battery must be removed from the tool.
Otherwise, the battery may be permanently damaged.
d) The lithium-ion battery should not remain on the charger for longer
than 36 hours for safety reasons.
Remove the battery from the
charger immediately after the charging process is completed.
e) An empty battery should not be in contact with the tool or a
charger that is disconnected from the mains for an extended
period of time
. In both cases, currents are flowing that
deep
discharge the battery and can permanently damage it.
f) Recharge the lithium-ion batteries immediately and never store
them when empty.
If the battery is stored while disconnected from
the tool and the charger, it will maintain a constant capacity over
a long period of time. (Loss approx. 5% per year.)
g) Always transport the battery separately from the tool.
This prevents the
tool from accidentally switching on and deep discharging the battery.
h) Do not subject the lithium-ion battery to high temperatures
(+ 50° C) or direct sunlight.
If the battery gets warmer than 50° C
during operation (charging or discharging), it must be removed
from the charger or tool immediately.
i) Keep the unused battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects which might bridge the contacts.
Do not open the battery and do not short-circuit it.
A short-circuit
between the battery contacts can lead to burns, fire, or explosions.
j) Under extreme use or temperature conditions, batteries can
leak.
Avoid contact with the skin or eyes if the battery leaks.
The battery fluid is acidic and can cause chemical burns.
If the
fluid comes into contact with skin, immediately wash it with soap
and water and then
rinse it with lemon juice or vinegar. If the fluid
gets into the eyes,
flush with water for at least 10 minutes and
immediately go to the doctor.
k) Make sure that the Li-Ion battery does not fall down or is subject
to vibration and impact.
l) Clean the contacts regularly with a cotton swab soaked in a high-
percent alcohol.
