15. Do not expose battery to water or salt water, or allow the
battery to get wet.
16. Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
17. Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other
high temperature locations. Do not place the battery in
direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in
hot weather.
18. Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-
pressure containers or on induction cookware.
19. If you intend to store a battery for a period without use
then store battery at room temperature (19°C to 25°C),
charged to about 30 – 50% of capacity. When storing for
very long periods boost charge the battery once per year
to prevent over discharge.
The following information applies to professional users only
but is good practice for all users:
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION
DUST
The updated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations 1st October 2012 now also targets to reduce the
risks associated with silica, wood and gypsum dusts.
Construction workers are one of the at-risk groups within this
because of the dust that they breathe: silica dust is not just a
nuisance; it is a real risk to your lungs!
Silica is a natural mineral present in large amounts in things
like sand, sandstone and granite. It is also commonly found in
many construction materials such as concrete and mortar. The
silica is broken into very fine dust (also known as Respirable
Crystalline Silica or RCS) during many common tasks such as
cutting, drilling and grinding. Breathing in very fine particles of
crystalline silica can lead to the development of:
• Lung cancer
• Silicosis
• Chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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