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BATTERY WARNINGS (INCLUDING BUTTON CELLS,
AA BATTERYS, LITHIUM PACKS)
WARNING The use, and particularly abuse of portable
sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries may result in
the creation of hazards and may cause harm.
Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or
batteries.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
NOTE the battery pack is not fully charged out of the box.
Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before
use, always refer to the cell or battery manufacturer’s in-
structions and use the correct charging procedure.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu
-
facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
Use the appliance/power tool/machines only with specif-
ically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
First read the safety instructions and then follow the
charging notes and procedures.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock
or fire.
Protect the battery and charger against water and mois-
ture. Always keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if
they become dirty.
Protect the battery from heat and fire. Place the charger
in a position away from any heat source and avoid stor-
age in direct sunlight.
Do not maintain secondary cells and batteries on charge
when not in use.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to
charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times
to obtain maximum performance.
Do not short-circuit a cell or battery.
Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box or
drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be
short-circuited by conductive materials. When the bat-
tery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects such as paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Short-circuiting the battery
terminals together may result in burns or a fire.
Do not expose cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason or
if the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,
immediately discontinue use and do not recharge.
When possible, remove the battery from the appliance/
power tool/machine when not in use.
Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in
use or stored for extended periods of time as this may
cause damage to the battery.
To facilitate cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid
placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environ-
ment such as a metal shed or an uninsulated trailer.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger
from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. Remov-
ing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid
to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact
has been made, wash the affected area with copious
amounts of water and seek medical advice.
Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery has
been swallowed.
Always observe the polarity marks (+) and (-) on the cell,
battery and equipment and ensure correct use.
Retain the original cell and battery literature for future
reference
When disposing of secondary cells or batterie, keep cells
or batteries of different electrochemical systems sepa
-
rate from each other.
Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for
use with the equipment.
Do not mix any cells of different manufacturers, capacity,
size or type within a device.
Always purchase the battery recommended by the
device manufacturer for the equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR BATTERY
CHARGERS.
This appliance should not be used by children and/or
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Children
shall not play with the appliance.
Do not place any object on top of the charger or place
the charger on a soft surface that may result in excessive
internal heat.
Do not attempt to disassemble the charger. Take it to
an electrician or tool repairer when service or repair is
required.
Appliances/power tools/machines with Lithium-ion bat-
teries shall only be charged with the specifically designed
Lithium-ion battery charger purchased with this tool. Do
not attempt to charge the battery with any charger other
than the one supplied as this is potentially dangerous.
Before using the charger, read all instructions, labels and
cautionary markings on the charger.
The charger is not intended to be used for any purpose
other than charging the battery pack for this tool. Any
other use may result in risk of fire or electric shock. Do
not attempt to use the charger on any other voltage or
rating than those stated on the rating plate.
Do not use the charger for any purpose other than that for
which it is intended.
Do not use the charger to charge any device other than
the appliance/power tool/machine it was sold with.
Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely neces-
sary. The use of an improper extension cord could result
in fire or electric shock.
Never attempt to connect two chargers together.
Use the battery charger indoors only.
Make sure that the charger cable is positioned where it
will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subject-
ed to damage or stress. Keep the cord away from operat-
ing appliance/power tool/machine.
Do not operate the charger in a cabinet or other enclo-
sure unless ventilation is adequate.
Do not place any object onto the charger or allow any
object to rest on the charger.
Never place the appliance/power tool/machine or charg-
er near or over a heat source such as radiator or heater.
WARNING Never charge your Lithium-ion battery below
or above temperatures recommended as this may result
in fire or permanent damage to the battery.
The most suitable temperatures to charge the battery are
between 20°C/68°F and 25°C/77°F.
WARNING Do not allow water or any other liquid to come
into contact with the charger as this may result in electric
shock. Do not position the tool or battery charger near
water. Take care not to spill liquid of any kind on the tool
or charger.
DANGER Do not use the charger if it has been subjected
to a heavy knock, dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way. Take the charger to an authorised service centre for
it to be checked and repaired.
Do not attempt to disassemble the charger by opening
or removing covers.
To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord,
pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting
the charger.
