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Battery/Charger
Before using battery charger, read allwhere temperatures do not go below 40
instructions and cautionary markings on4 degrees C
2120 degrees F (49 degrees C). Allow
3battery pack to return to room
Use only the charger which accompaniedtemperature before attempting to
charge.This is important to prevent serious
your product or direct replacement as
listed in the catalog or this manual. Do notdamage to the battery cells.
substitute any other charger. Use only BoschBattery leakage may occur under extreme
approved chargers with your product. Seeusage or temperature conditions. Avoid
Functional Description and Specifications.contact with skin and eyes. The battery
liquid is caustic and could cause chemical
Do not disassemble charger or operate
the charger if it has received a sharpburns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact
with skin, wash quickly with soap and water,
blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged in any way. Replace damagedthen with lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid
contacts your eyes, flush them with water for
cord or plugs immediately. Incorrect
reassembly or damage may result in electrica minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical
attention.
shock or fire.
Place charger on flat non-flammable
Do not recharge battery in damp or wet
environment. Do not expose charger tosurfaces and away from flammable
materials when re-charging battery pack.
rain or snow. If battery case is cracked orThe charger and battery pack heat during
otherwise damaged, do not insert into
charger. Battery short or fire may result. charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which
Charge only Bosch approved rechargeablemay cause overheating of the charger and
batteries. See Functional Description andbattery pack. If smoke or melting of the case
Specifications. Other types of batteries mayare observed unplug the charger immediately
burst causing personal injury and damage.and do not use the battery pack or charger.
Charge battery pack in temperaturesUse of an attachment not recom-
4 degrees Cmended or sold by Bosch may result in a
41 degrees Crisk of fire, electric shock or injury to
Store tool and battery pack in locationspersons.
Battery Care
When batteries are not inTo prevent fire or injury
tool or charger, keep themwhen batteries are not in!WARNING!WARNING
away from metal objects. For example, totool or charger, always place protective
protect terminals from shorting DO NOTcap onto end of battery pack. Protective
place batteries in a tool box or pocket withcap, guards against terminal shorting.
nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
result. EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may
explode.
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