Maintenance
Battery Pack
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IMPORTANT
Do not use any abrasive cleansers or automotive chemicals on the CSM.
19.2 Battery Pack
19.2.1 Safety
Follow all safety guidelines when handling the battery pack.
Risk of electric shock.
• Prior to recycling the battery pack, protect exposed terminals with heavy
insulating tape to prevent shorting.
• Disconnect all test leads and turn diagnostic tools off before removing the
battery pack.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or remove any component
projecting from or protecting the battery terminals.
• Do not expose the diagnostic tool or battery pack to rain, snow, or wet
conditions.
• Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
Electric shock can cause injury.
Risk of explosion.
• The Lithium battery is factory replaceable only, incorrect replacement or
tampering with the battery pack may cause an explosion.
Explosion can cause death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT
The battery pack contains no user serviceable components. Tampering
with the battery pack terminals or housing will void the product warranty.
Keep the following in mind when using and handling the battery pack:
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Do not short circuit battery pack terminals.
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Do not immerse the diagnostic tool or battery pack in water, or allow water to
enter the diagnostic tool or battery pack.
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Do not crush, disassemble, or tamper with the battery pack.
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Do not heat the battery pack to over 100°C (212°F), or dispose of it in a fire.
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Do not expose the battery pack to excessive physical shock or vibration.
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Keep the battery pack out of reach of children.
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Do not use a battery pack that appears to have suffered abuse or damage.
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Charge the battery pack in the appropriate charger only.
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Do not use a battery charger that has been modified or damaged.
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Use the battery pack for the specified product only.
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Store the battery pack in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
NOTE
The battery pack should be used within a short period of time (about 30 days)
after charging to prevent loss of capacity due to self-discharging.
If long-term storage of the battery pack is necessary, it should be stored in a in a
cool, dry, well ventilated place with a 30 to 75 percent state of charge to prevent loss
of characteristics.
To prolong the life of your battery, turn off the diagnostic tool when not in use. The
diagnostic tool has a built in charger that recharges the battery on demand
whenever it is connected to a power source.
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