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charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped or otherwise damaged in anyway.
Incorrect reassembly or damage may result in
electric shock or fire.
12. Before each use, check the battery
charger, cable and plug. If damage is detected,
do not use the battery charger. Never open the
battery charger yourself, take it to a Bosch
Factory Service Center, or qualified
serviceman only using original replacement
parts. Incorrect reassembly may result in electric
shock or fire.
13. Do not use attachments not recommended
or sold by Bosch. Using attachments not
recommended may result in electric shock or fire.
Battery Care
When batteries are not in
tool or charger, keep them
away from metal objects. For example, to protect
terminals from shorting DO NOT place batteries in
Battery Disposal
Do not attempt to disas-
semble the battery or
remove any component projecting from the
battery terminals. Fire or injury may result. Prior
to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy
insulating tape to prevent shorting.
Lithium-ion Batteries
If equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the battery
must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an
environ mentally sound manner.
"The EPA certified RBRC Battery
Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion
(Li-ion) battery indicates Robert
Bosch Tool Corporation is
voluntarily participating in an
14. Do not store battery pack in charger.
Battery pack stored in charger over a long period
of time could lead to battery pack damage and
fire.
15. Unplug charger from outlet before storage,
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
16. Keep the battery charger clean by blowing
compressed air on charger vents and wiping
the charger housing with a damp cloth.
Contamination may result in electric shock or fire.
17. Replace battery pack if a substantial drop
in operating time per charge is observed.
Battery pack may be nearing the end of its life.
a tool box or pocket with nails, screws, keys, etc.
Fire or injury may result.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may explode.
industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken
out of service in the United States or Canada. The
RBRC program provides a convenient alterative to
placing used Li-ion batteries into the trash or the
munici pal waste stream, which may be illegal in
your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
Li-ion
battery
recycling
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batteries to a Bosch Service Center for recycling.
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation's involvement in
this program is part of our commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our
natural resources."
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disposal
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