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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM-ION
(LI-ION)
• 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 created when
lithium-ion battery packs are burned.
• 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 ceases. If medical
attention is needed, the battery electrolyte
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, seek medical attention.
WARNING:
Burn hazard. Battery liquid
may be flammable if exposed to spark or
flame.
Transportation
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batteries comply with all applicable
shipping regulations as prescribed by industry
and legal standards which include UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods; International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, International
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Regulations,
and the European Agreement Concerning The
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
(ADR). Lithium-ion cells and batteries have been
tested to section 38.3 of the UN Recommendations
on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of
Tests and Criteria.
In most instances, shipping a
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battery pack
will be excepted from being classified as a fully
regulated Class 9 Hazardous Material. In general,
the two instances that require shipping Class 9 are:
1. Air shipping more than two
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lithium-ion
battery packs when the package contains only
battery packs (no tools), and
2. Any shipment containing a lithium-ion battery
with an energy rating greater than 100 watt
hours (Wh). All lithium-ion batteries have the
watt hour rating marked on the pack.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered
excepted or fully regulated, it is the shipper's
responsibility to consult the latest regulations for
packaging, labeling/marking and documentation
requirements.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic
Protection System engages. If this occurs, place
the lithium-ion battery on the charger until it is fully
charged.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure
to include catalog number and voltage.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the
carton. Before using the battery pack and charger,
read the safety instructions below. Then follow
charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Inserting
or removing the battery from the charger may
ignite the dust or fumes.
•
Never force battery pack into charger. Do
not modify battery pack in any way to fit into
a non-compatible charger as battery pack
may rupture causing serious personal injury
.
• Charge the battery packs only in
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chargers.
• DO NOT
splash or immerse in water or other
liquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery
pack in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 40 ˚C (105 ˚F) (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
WARNING:
Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If battery
pack case is cracked or damaged,
do not insert into charger. Do not
crush, drop or damage battery pack.
Do not use a battery pack or charger
that has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, run over or damaged in any
way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a
hammer, stepped on). Electric shock
or electrocution may result.
Damaged
battery packs should be returned to
service centre for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place
tool on its side on a stable surface
where it will not cause a tripping or
falling hazard.
Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the
battery pack but may be easily knocked
over.
