Safety
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!WARNING
BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.
Battery/Charger
YBefore using battery charger, read all instructionslocations where temperatures do not go below 40
24 degrees C
3degrees F (49 degrees C). Allow battery pack to
return to room temperature before attempting to
YUse only the charger which accompanied your
product or direct replacement as listed in the catalogcharge.This is important to prevent serious damage to
or this manual. Do not substitute any other charger.the battery cells.
Use only Bosch approved chargers with your product.YBattery leakage may occur under extreme usage or
See Functional Description and Specifications.temperature conditions. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. The battery liquid is caustic and could cause
YDo not disassemble charger or operate the charger
if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped orchemical burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact
with skin, wash quickly with soap and water, then with
otherwise damaged in any way. Replace damagedlemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid contacts your eyes,
cord or plugs immediately. Incorrect reassembly or
damage may result in electric shock or fire. flush them with water for a minimum of 10 minutes and
seek medical attention.
YDo not recharge battery in damp or wet
environment. Do not expose charger to rain orYPlace charger on flat non-flammable surfaces and
away from flammable materials when re-charging
snow. If battery case is cracked or otherwise
damaged, do not insert into charger. Battery short orbattery pack. The charger and battery pack heat
fire may result. during charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which may cause
YCharge only Bosch approved rechargeable batteries.overheating of the charger and battery pack. If smoke
See Functional Description and Specifications. Otheror melting of the case are observed unplug the charger
types of batteries may burst causing personal injuryimmediately and do not use the battery pack or
and damage.charger.
YCharge battery pack in temperatures above +40YUse of an attachment not recommended or sold by
4 degrees CBosch may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or
41 degrees Cinjury to persons.
Battery Care
When batteries are not in tool orTo prevent fire or injury when batteries!WARNING!WARNING
charger, keep them away from metalare not in tool or charger, always place
objects. For example, to protect terminals from shorting DOprotective cap onto end of battery pack. Protective cap,
NOT place batteries in a tool box or pocket with nails,guards against terminal shorting.
screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may result. DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXPOSE TO
HIGH HEAT. They may explode.
Battery Disposal
Do not attempt to disassemble theof service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC
battery or remove any componentprogram provides a convenient alterative to placing used Ni-!WARNING
projecting from the battery terminals. Fire or injury mayCd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,
result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals withwhich may be illegal in your area.
heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd
Nickel-Cadmium Batteriesbattery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area,
or return your batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the battery must
be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentallyCenter for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool CorporationOs
sound manner.involvement in this program is part of our commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our natural
OThe EPA certified RBRC Battery Recyclingresources.�
Ni-Cd
indicates Robert Bosch Tool Corporation isNickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
voluntarily participating in an industryIf equipped with a nickel-metal hydride battery, the battery
program to collect and recycle these batteriescan be disposed of in a municipal solid waste stream.
at the end of their useful life, when taken out
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