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4 — English
Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
Remove or disconnect battery before servicing,
cleaning or removing material from the tool.
Use this product only with batteries and chargers
listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger
correlation supplement 988000-842.
Store idle appliances –
When not in use, tool should
be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
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 use a battery pack or appliance that is
damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to
fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or
temperature above 265°F may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the
specified range may damage the battery and increase
the risk of fire.
Have servicing performed by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This
will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell
may explode.
Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the
eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat.
This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, never use any cordless
product in the presence of open flame. An exploded
battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed,
flush with water immediately.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do
not use a battery pack or charger that has been
dropped or received a sharp blow.
A damaged battery
is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped
or damaged battery immediately.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to
short the battery with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery or conductor
may overheat and cause burns.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur.
If liquid comes in contact
with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water
for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical
attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this power
tool. If you loan someone this power tool, loan them
these instructions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC RULES FOR BATTERY OPERATION