E N G L I S H
temperature conditions. This does not indicate a
failure.
However, if the outer seal is broken:
a. and the battery liquid gets on your skin,
immediately wash with soap and water for several
minutes.
b. and the battery liquid gets into your eyes, fl ush
them with clean water for a minimum of 10
minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
(Medical note: The liquid is 25-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide.)
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM
ION (LI-ION)
•
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery pack can explode in a fi re. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when lithium ion battery packs
are burned.
•
If battery contents come into contact with the
skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and
water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water
over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation
ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery
electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic
carbonates and lithium salts.
•
Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms
persists, seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid
may be fl ammable if exposed to spark or
fl ame.
Battery Cap (fi g. 3)
A protective battery cap is supplied to cover the contacts
of a detached battery pack. Without the protective cap in
place, loose metal objects could short circuit the contacts,
causing a fi re hazard and damaging the battery pack.
1.
Take off the protective battery cap before placing the
battery pack in the charger or tool (Fig. 3A).
2.
Place the protective cap over the contacts immediately
after removing the battery pack from the charger or
tool (Fig. 3B).
WARNING: Make sure the protective
battery cap is in place before storing or
carrying a detached battery pack.
Battery pack (fi g. 1)
BATTERY TYPE
The A-SBS 18V and A-SBS 18V LI operate on 18 volt
battery packs.
The A-SBS 14,4V and A-BS 14,4V LI operate on 14,4
volt battery packs.
The A-BS 12V-2 operate on 12 volt battery packs.
Storage Recommendations
1.
The best storage place is one that is cool and dry
away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. For
optimum battery performance abd life, store battery
packs at room temperature when not in use.
2.
Long storage will not harm the battery pack or
charger. Under proper conditions, they can be stored
for 5 years or more.
Labels on charger and battery pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the
labels on the charger and the battery pack show the
following pictographs:
Read instruction manual before use.
Battery charging
Battery charged
Battery defective
Hot\cold pack delay
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs
Use only with BTI battery packs, others
may burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
Do not expose to water.
H a v e d e f e c t i v e c o r d s r e p l a c e d
immediately.
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C.
Discard the battery pack with due care for
the environment.
Do not incinerate the battery pack NiMH,
NiCd+ and Li-Ion.
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