Special safety instructions for battery pack and charger
If under extreme conditions any electrolyte should escape from the
battery, avoid contact with the skin. If it does contact skin, rinse it off
with water. If the electrolyte contacts the eyes, consult a doctor
immediately.
1. During the charge process, the current used should match that of
the current of the battery charger.
2. Never let moisture, rain or water reach the charging location.
3. The ambient temperature must not exceed 40°C (104°F). Never
expose device to direct sunlight.
4. Storage battery packs that are defective or damaged, or can no
longer be recharged, must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Deposit them at a special collection point for recycling. Do not
throw away unstable battery packs into domestic waste, fire or
water.
5. Have all repairs carried out by an qualified service technician.
6. Only use battery packs that have been produced by the original
manufacturer.
7. Always keep the surface of the charger free from dust and dirt.
8. Insert the battery packet into the charger. Follow the guidelines
provided concerning polarity.
9. Always remove the battery pack before performing maintenance on
the drill.
10. When the battery packet is outside the drill, cover the contacts to
avoid short circuits from other tools.
11. Keep Ni-Cd batteries away from water and fire to avoid a risk of
explosion.
12. Protect the battery pack from impact. Do not open the battery
pack.
