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DO NOT
splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
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Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 40 °C (105 °F) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer).
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For best results, make sure the battery pack is fully
charged before use.
WARNING:
Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If the battery
pack case is cracked or damaged, do not
insert it into the charger. Do not crush,
drop or damage battery pack. Do not use
damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with
Electric shock or electrocution may result.
Damaged battery packs should be returned
to the service centre for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on
Some tools with large battery packs will
stand upright on the battery pack but may
be easily knocked over.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM
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Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out.
and materials are created when lithium ion battery
packs are burned.
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If battery contents come into contact with the
skin, immediately wash the area with mild soap
and water.
If the battery liquid gets into the eye,
rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until
irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the
organic carbonates and lithium salts.
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Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation.
Provide fresh air. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
WARNING:
Burn hazard. Battery liquid may
be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
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BATTERY TYPE
The PB2500 operates on 18 volt battery pack. EBC180,
EBC181 & EBC183 battery packs may be used. Refer to
Technical Data for more information.
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1. The best storage place is one that is cool and
dry away from direct sunlight and excess heat
or cold. For optimum battery performance and
life, store battery packs at room temperature
when not in use.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store
out of the charger for optimal results.
NOTE:
Battery packs should not be stored completely
depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be
recharged before use.
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In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the
labels on the charger and the battery pack show the
following pictographs.
Read instruction manual before use.
Battery
charging.
Battery
charged.
Hot/cold
pack
delay.
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Problem pack or charger.
Problem power line.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
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may burst causing personal injury and
damage.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C.
Discard the battery pack with due care for
the environment.
