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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with

clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medica

lattention. Do not expose the battery pack to rain or wet

conditions. Do not immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger

in water or other liquid.

English

For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this battery, it is

crucially important that you read and understand the instructions

given in this manual.
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and danger of

electric shock or electrocution:
• If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT

insert into the charger. Replace with a new battery pack.

• Charge the battery pack only with the recommended

charger.
• Use only with series charger.
• DO NOT try to short circuit any terminals of battery pack.

SAFETY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS

•  Do not disassemble the battery.
•  Keep away from children.
•  Do not expose battery to water or salt.
•  Battery should be stored in cool, dry location.
•  Do not place the battery in high-temperature locations, such

as near a fire, heater, etc.

• Do not reverse the positive terminal and the negative

terminal of the battery.

• When 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 connection from

one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals

together may cause burns or a fire.

• Do not knock, strike or step on the battery.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery or pierce the battery

with nails or other sharp tools.

• In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into

one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse thoroughly with water

for at least 15 minutes.

• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using,

the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color,

changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please

study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of

these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

RISK LEVELS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to

explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

• Do not allow the battery pack or charger to overheat. If they

are warm, allow them to cool down. Recharge only at room

temperature.
• Do not place the battery pack in the sun or in a warm

environment. Keep at normal room temperature.

• Store in shady, cool and dry environments. If battery has not

been charged for an extended period of time, charge for at

least two (2) hours every two (2) months.

• The battery pack cells may develop a small leak under

extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the outer seal is

broken and the leakage gets on your skin:

- Use soap and water to wash immediately.

Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other mild liquid.

• If leakage gets in your eyes, follow instructions above and

seek medical attention.

• Please check prior use, if output voltage and current of the

battery charger is suitable for the battery pack.

•  Use protective packaging when transporting battery pack.
•  Handle with care.
•  Keep away from humidity and fire.
•  Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk

of starting the appliance accidentally.

• CAUTION – This appliance is not intended for use by

children or anyone under the age of 18, and by persons

18+ with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Recharge only with the chargers specified by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of

battery pack may create a rise of fire when used with