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MODEL NUMBER: GL-CM 36 Li, 02/14
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Additional safety instructions
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of
every battery pack to ensure that we supply you
with batteries which feature maximum power
density, durability and safety. The battery cells have
a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell
is initially formatted and its electrical characteristic
curves are recorded. These data are then used
exclusively to be able to assemble the best possible
battery packs.
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must
always be exercised when handling batteries.
The following points must be obeyed at all
times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only
be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used.
Incorrect handling can cause cell damage.
Important
: Analyses confirm that incorrect use and
poor care are the main causes of the damage caused
by high performance batteries.
Information about the battery
1.
The battery pack supplied with your cordless
tool is not charged. The battery pack has to be
charged before you use the tool for the first
time.
2.
For optimum battery performance avoid low
discharge cycles. Charge the battery pack
frequently.
3.
Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at
15°C and charged to at least 40%.
4.
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a natural
ageing process. The battery pack must be
replaced at the latest when its capacity
falls to just 80% of its capacity when new.
Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are
no longer capable of meeting the high power
requirements and therefore pose a safety risk.
5.
Do not throw battery packs into an open fire.
There is a risk of explosion!
6.
Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to
fire.
7.
Do not exhaustively discharge batteries.
Exhaustive discharge will damage the battery
cells. The most common cause of exhaustive
discharge is lengthy storage or non-use of
partly discharged batteries. Stop working as
soon as the performance of the battery falls
noticeably or the electronic protection system
triggers. Place the battery pack in storage only
after it has been fully charged.
8.
Protect batteries and the tool from
overloads.
Overloads will quickly result in
overheating and cell damage inside the battery
housing without this overheating actually
being apparent externally.
9.
Avoid damage and shocks.
Replace batteries
which have been dropped from a height of
more than one metre or which have been
exposed to violent shocks without delay, even
if the housing of the battery pack appears to
be undamaged. The battery cells inside the
battery may have suffered serious damage. In
this respect, please also read the waste disposal
information.
10. If the battery pack suffers overloading and
overheating, the integrated protective cut-
off will switch off the equipment for safety
reasons.
Important.
Do not press the ON/OFF switch
any more if the protective cut-off has actuated.
This may damage the battery pack.
11. Use only original battery packs. The use of other
batteries may result in injuries, explosion and a
fire risk.
Information on chargers and the charging
process
1.
Please check the data marked on the rating
plate of the battery charger. Be sure to connect
the battery charger to a power supply with
the voltage marked on the rating plate. Never
connect it to a different mains voltage.
2.
Protect the battery charger and its cable from
damage and sharp edges. Have damaged cables
repaired without delay by a qualified electrician.
3.
Keep the battery charger, batteries and the
cordless tool out of children’s reach.
4.
Do not use damaged battery chargers.
5.
Do not use the supplied battery charger to
charge other cordless tools.
6.
In heavy use the battery pack will become
warm. Allow the battery pack to cool to room
temperature before commencing with the
charging.
7.
Do not over-charge batteries.
Do not exceed the maximum charging
times.
These charging times only apply to
discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of a
charged or partly charged battery pack will
result in over-charging and cell damage. Do not
leave batteries in the charger for days on end.
8.
Never use or charge batteries if you suspect that
the last time they were charged was more than
12 months previously. There is a high probability
that the battery pack has already suffered
dangerous damage (exhaustive discharge).
