7 Manual Number 9018047 • Revision L, January 6, 2022
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read this safety information BEFORE maintaining or servicing the battery.
Symbol Definition
This section describes the precautions necessary for safe operations. The following safety
symbols have been placed throughout the guide.
Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury.
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment.
Handling Precautions
The battery’s energy is high enough to sustain an ARC flash. Always wear safety glasses,
fire retardant smocks, and use insulated tools when servicing the battery
.
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Remove metal items such as rings, bracelets, and watches when working with battery
packs. A battery could produce a short circuit current high enough to weld jewelry to
metal and cause a severe burn.
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Always use appropriate Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection while working with the
battery pack.
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All connections for battery pack testing must include appropriate short-circuit protection.
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The battery pack service area shall be properly ventilated and egress paths shall be
unobstructed.
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Specialized breathing filters are not required under normal use.
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Always use insulated tools.
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Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the battery pack.
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Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. Dropping a tool
could spark or short circuit the battery pack.
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Turn all accessories off before removing the ground terminal.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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