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RBRC™, in cooperation with MAC TOOLS and other battery
users, has established programs in the United States and Canada
to facilitate the collection of spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal
hydride or lithium ion batteries. Help protect our environment and
conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel cadmium,
nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries to an authorized
MAC TOOLS
™
service center or to your local retailer for recycling.
You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to drop off the spent battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the
Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
This manual contains important
safety and operating instruc tions for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings
on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.
WARNING:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside
charger. Electric shock may result.
CAUTION:
Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only
MAC TOOLS
™
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
NOTICE:
Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the
power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign
materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, grinding
dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic
particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the
charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the
cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well
insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short
circuit.
NOTE:
Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the trigger
switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the ON position.
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.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corp oration) Seal on the nickel cadmium, nickel metal
hydride or lithium ion batteries (or battery packs)
indicate that the costs to recycle these batteries
(or battery packs) at the end of their useful life have
already been paid by MAC TOOLS. In some areas, it is illegal to
place spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion
batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC
program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
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