3.
NEVER
short-circuit the battery.
4.
NEVER
insert any objects into the battery
charger’s air vents. Electric shock or damage
to the battery charger may result.
5.
NEVER
charge outdoors. Keep the battery
away from direct sunlight and use only where
there is low humidity and good ventilation.
6.
NEVER
charge when the temperature is below
32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
7.
NEVER
insert foreign objects into the hole for
the battery or the battery charger.
8.
NEVER
store the battery or battery charger
in places where the temperature may reach or
exceed 104°F (40°C) such as inside metal box
or car.
9.
NEVER
expose the battery or battery charger
to rain or wet conditions.
10.
ALWAYS
operate charger on standard
household electrical power (120 volts). Using
the charger on any other voltage may overheat
and damage the charger.
11.
ALWAYS
wait at least 15 minutes between
charges to avoid overheating the charger.
12.
ALWAYS
disconnect the power cord from its
receptacle when the charger is not in use.
CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips
with the protection function to stop the output.
In the cases of 1 and 2 described below, when using
this product, even if you are pulling the switch, the
motor may stop. This is not the trouble but the result
of protection function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out,
the motor stops.
In such case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the blower is overloaded, the motor may stop.
In this case, release the switch of blower and
eliminate causes of overloading. After that, you
can use it again.
Furthermore, please heed the following warning and
caution.
WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat
generation, smoke emission, explosion and ignition
beforehand, please be sure to heed the following
precautions.
1. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is
severely damaged. The batteries can explode
in a
fi
re.
2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such
as a nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw
or subject the battery to severe physical shock.
3. Do not use an apparently damaged or
deformed battery.
4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.
5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets
or car cigarette lighter sockets.
6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than
those speci
fi
ed.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even
when a speci
fi
ed recharging time has elapsed,
immediately stop further recharging.
8. Do not put or subject the battery to high
temperatures or high pressure such as into
a microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure
container.
9. Keep away from
fi
re immediately when leakage
or foul odor are detected.
10. Do not use in a location where strong static
electricity generates.
11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat
generated, discolored or deformed, or in any
way appears abnormal during use, recharging
or storage, immediately remove it from the
equipment or battery charger, and stop use.
12. Do not immerse the battery or allow any
fl
uids
to
fl
ow inside. Conductive liquid ingress, such
as water, can cause damage resulting in
fi
re
or explosion. Store your battery in a cool, dry
place, away from combustible and
fl
ammable
items. Corrosive gas atmospheres must be
avoided.
13. Caution-The battery used in this device
may present a risk of
fi
re or chemical burn if
mistreated. Do no disassemble, heat above
104°F (40°C), or incinerate. Replace battery
with metabo HPT battery type BSL1830 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of
fi
re
or explosion.
14. Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children. Do not disassemble
and do not dispose of in
fi
re.
CAUTION
1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your
eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well
with fresh clean water such as tap water and
contact a doctor immediately.
If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-
problems.
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