Original operating instructions
en Original operating
instructions
WARNING Please read all instructions on
safety and proper use. Failure to observe
these instructions on safety and proper use
can lead to electric shocks, fires and/or seri-
ous injury.
Please retain all instructions on safety and
proper use for the future.
Safety instructions for battery
packs
1) Safety instructions
a) Protect battery packs from water and mois-
ture!
b) Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
c) Do not open battery packs!
d) Do not short-circuit the contacts of the bat-
tery pack!
e) Keep battery packs out of the reach of chil-
dren!
f) Do not expose battery packs to fire or high
temperatures!
g) Warning: general danger!
h) Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from
defective Li-ion battery packs
i) If battery fluid leaks out and comes into con-
tact with your skin, rinse immediately with
plenty of water. If battery fluid comes into con-
tact with your eyes, wash them out with clean
water and seek medical attention immediately!
j) Transporting Li-ion battery packs: The ship-
ping of Li-ion battery packs is subject to laws
relating to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the cur-
rently valid specifications when shipping Li-ion
battery packs. If necessary, consult your freight
forwarder.
2) Intended use
a) The battery packs are designed for use in
corresponding Novus battery-operated power
tools. They must only be charged using Novus
chargers. 18V battery packs marked CAS are
100% compatible with 18V CAS (Cordless Alli-
ance System) devices. To select the appropri-
ate device please contact your dealer. Read the
relevant operating instructions for the devices
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