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the battery charger is in a well-ventilated
area and away from f lammable materials.
Batteries can get hot during charging.
Do not overcharge any batteries. Ensure
that batteries and chargers are not left
unsupervised during charging.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-
rechargeable batteries, as they can
overheat and break.
• Longer life and better performance can
be obtained if the battery pack is charged
when the air temperature is between 18°C
and 24°C. Do not charge the battery pack in
air temperatures below 0°C or above 45°C.
This is important as it can prevent serious
damage to the battery pack.
• Only charge a battery pack of the same
model provided by the manufacturer or
different models recommended by them.
Safety warnings for battery packs
• Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or
battery packs.
• Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not
store battery packs haphazardly in a box or
drawer where they may short circuit each
other, or be short-circuited by conductive
materials. When the battery pack is not in
use, keep it away from other metal objects,
like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects that can make a
