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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this battery, it
is crucially important that you read and understand the
instructions given in this manual.
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and danger of
electric shock or electrocution:
•
If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT
insert into the charger. Replace with a new battery pack.
•
Charge the battery pack only with the recommended
charger.
•
DO NOT try to short circuit any terminals of battery
pack.
WARNING
If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with
clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical
attention. Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet
conditions. Do not immerse the tool, battery pack, or
charger in water or other liquid.
•
Do not allow the battery pack or charger to overheat. If
they are warm, allow them to cool down. Recharge only
at room temperature.
•
Do not place the battery pack in the sun or in a warm
environment. Keep at normal room temperature.
•
Store in shady, cool and dry environments. If battery has
not been charged for an extended period of time, charge
for at least two (2) hours every two (2) months.
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The battery pack cells may develop a small leak under
extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the outer seal
is broken and the leakage gets on your skin:
- Use soap and water to wash immediately.
- Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other mild
liquid.
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If leakage gets in your eyes, follow instructions above
and seek medical attention.
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Please check prior use, if output voltage and current of
the battery charger is suitable for the battery pack.
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Use protective packaging when transporting battery pack.
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Handle with care.
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Keep away from humidity and fire.
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SAFETY NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
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Do not disassemble the battery.
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Keep away from the children.
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Do not expose battery to water or salt.
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Battery should be stored in cool, dry location.
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Do not place the battery in high-temperature locations,
such as near a fire, heater, etc.
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Do not reverse the positive terminal and the negative
terminal of the battery.
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Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative
terminal of the battery to each other with any metal
objects.
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Do not knock, strike or step on the battery.
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Do not solder directly onto the battery or pierce the
battery with nails or other sharp tools.
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In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into
one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse thoroughly with
water.
•
Immediately discontinue use of the battery, if, while
using, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot,
changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any
other way.
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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol
Explanation
V
Voltage
W
Power
Direct current
Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions.
Precautions that involve your safety.
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RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Sym-
bol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property dam-
age.
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