BATTERY & CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS
ABOUT THE BATTERY (CONT.)
6. Protect batteries and the tool from overloads. Over-
loads will quickly result in overheating and cell damage
inside the battery housing even if this overheating is not
apparent externally.
7. Avoid damage and shocks. Immediately replace bat-
teries that have been dropped from a height of more than
one meter or those that have been exposed to violent
shocks, even if the housing of the battery pack appears
to be undamaged. The battery cells inside the battery
may have suffered serious damage. In such instances,
please read the waste disposal information for proper
battery disposal.
8. If the battery pack suffers overloading and overheat-
ing, the integrated protective cutoff will switch off the
equipment for safety reasons.
9. Use only original battery packs. The use of other bat-
teries poses a fire risk and may result in injuries or an
explosion.
CHARGER
Protect the battery charger and its cord from damage.
Keep the charger and its cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges. Electrical plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded appliances. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
Keep the battery charger, battery pack(s) and the cord-
less tool out of the reach of children. Do not use the
supplied battery charger to charge other cordless tools.
During periods of heavy use, the battery pack will be-
come warm. Allow the battery pack to cool to room tem-
perature before inserting it into the charger to recharge.
Do not overcharge batteries. Do not exceed the maxi-
mum charging times. These charging times only apply
to discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of a charged
or partially charged battery pack will result in overcharg-
ing and cell damage. Do not leave battery in the charger
for days on end. Never use or charge a battery if you
suspect that it has been more than 12 months since the
last time they were charged. There is a high probabil-
ity that the battery pack has already suffered dangerous
damage (exhaustive discharge). Do not use battery that
have been exposed to heat during the charging process,
as the battery cells may have suffered dangerous dam-
age. Do not use battery that have suffered curvature
or deformation during the charging process or those
that exhibit other atypical symptoms (gassing, hissing,
cracking, etc.)
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be exercised when handling batteries. The following points
must be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incor-
rect handling of the battery pack can cause cell damage.
WARNING!
Waste electrical products should
not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local
authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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