the charger connections. This could damage the
charger and could cause and electrical failure and a
hazard could occur.
WARNING: In a warm or hot environment and
after heavy use, the battery pack may become too
hot. Allow it to cool down for at least 30 minutes
before recharging. If you do not wait for the battery
to cool off when it is hot before recharging it, the
BATTERY CARE, SAFETY & USE
CAUTION: Recharge your batteries only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. Charging a battery with a charger
that is designed to be used with only one type of battery pack
will increase the risk of an electrical fire. This could also damage
the battery or charger.
CAUTION: Liquid leaking from a battery pack may cause
irritation or burns. Under certain abusive or accidental
conditions, a battery pack can be damaged, and liquid may
cause the battery to leak. If this occurs, avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, immediately wash with water and soap. If
liquid contacts your eyes, flush out your eyes with water and
consult your doctor for help.
WARNING: DO NOT INTENTIONALLY LEAVE THE BATTERY IN
THE CHARGER FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME BECAUSE OF THE
AUTO SHUT-OFF FEATURE. IF THE CHARGER IS DAMAGED IN ANY
WAY, IT COULD STILL CAUSE OVERHEATING AND A FIRE
Only use battery packs that are specifically designed for your
a)
power tool. Using the wrong battery pack may create a risk
of injury and fire and could damage your tool.
Always remove the battery pack from the charger
b)
immediately after re-charging is completed.
Do not charge a damaged battery pack.
c)
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
d)
Lithium-ion and lithium polymer cells and battery packs may
e)
get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed
to abusive conditions.
charger may not turn off when the charging cycle is completed
and both the charger and battery will overheat. This will
damage the battery and charger and may cause an electrical
fire.
When the battery is charged for the first time and after
NOTE:
prolonged storage, the battery will only accept approximately
60% charge. However, after several charge and discharge cycles
the battery will accept 100% charge.
Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal
f)
of the battery to each other with any metal object (such as
wire).
When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from metal
g)
objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects that can make a connection with the
battery terminals to. Metal objects making contact with the
battery terminals may cause burns or a fire.
Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a
h)
hammer, step on the battery or otherwise subject it to
strong impacts or shocks.
Do not attempt to solder the battery terminals.
i)
Do not expose the battery to water or allow it to get wet.
j)
Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery
k)
contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged,
may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
The protection circuit module provided with the battery
pack is not to be used as a substitute for a shut-off switch.
Do not place the battery in or near a fire, on stoves or other
l)
high temperature locations. Do not place the battery in
direct sunlight or use or store the battery inside cars in hot
weather. Heating the battery can damage the safety
circuitry, which can cause additional heating, rupture or
ignite the battery. Using the battery in this manner may also
result in a loss of performance and a shortened life.
Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high
m)
temperature containers or on induction cookware.
If you intend to store a battery for a short period of time
n)
without use then store it at room temperature between
(66°to 77°F). When storing the battery for very long periods,
recharge it once per year to prevent an over discharge.
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