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BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY RULES
40V Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Model: PPB402AH
Rating: 40V DC 73Wh Lithium-Ion
40V Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Model: PPB404AH
Rating: 40V DC 146Wh Lithium-Ion
SAFETY INFORMATION
For the proper use, maintenance and storage
of this battery, it is critically important that
you read and understand the instructions
and warnings given in this manual. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion
and danger of electric shock or electrocution:
• DO NOT probe the charger with conductive
materials.
• DO NOT use a battery pack that is
damaged or modified. Damaged
or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury. DO NOT insert
into the charger. Replace the battery pack.
• DO NOT charge these battery packs with
any other type of charger. For use only
with PPB40CGR charger.
• DO NOT allow liquid inside the charger.
• DO NOT try to use the charger for any
other purpose than what is presented in
this manual.
• When charging, make sure temperature is
between 6-40°C (43-104°F), -13-50°C(8-
122°F) for discharge.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
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.
SAFETY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not disassemble the battery.
2. Keep battery out of reach of children.
3. Do not expose the battery to water or salt
water, and should place the battery in cool
and dry environment.
4. Do not place the battery in high-
temperature locations, such as near a fire,
heater, etc.
5. Do not reverse the positive terminal and
the negative terminal of the battery.
6. Do not connect the positive terminal and
the negative terminal of the battery to each
other with any metal objects.
7. Do not knock, strike, step on the battery.
8. Do not solder directly onto the battery or
pierce the battery with nails or other edge
tools.
9. In the event that the battery leaks and the
fluid gets into one's eye, do not rub the
eye. Rinse well with water. Immediately
discontinue use of the battery if the
battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot,
changes color, changes shape, or appears
abnormal in any other way.
10. When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
WARNING:
To avoid risk of fire,
electric shock, or electrocution:
• Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on
the battery or charger.
• Always remove the battery pack before