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• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or
removing the battery from the charger may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• Charge the battery packs only in Berner chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 40˚ C (105° F) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never attempt
to open the battery pack for any reason. If
battery pack case is cracked or damaged,
do not insert into charger. Electric shock or
electrocution may result. Damaged battery
packs should be returned to service center for
recycling.
WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery
pack for any reason. If battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack.
Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over
or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a
nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged
battery packs should be returned to service
center for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on
its side on a stable surface where it will not
cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some
tools with large battery packs will stand upright
on the battery pack but may be easily knocked
over.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NICKEL
CADMIUM (NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
(NiMH)
• 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.
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells
may occur under extreme usage or 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. 2)
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 (fi g. 2A).
2. Place the protective cap over the contacts immediately
after removing the battery pack from the charger or
tool (fi g. 2B).
WARNING: Make sure the protective battery
cap is in place before storing or carrying a
detached battery pack.
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:
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