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Charge battery pack in temperaturesPlace charger on flat non-flammable
above +40 degrees F (4 degrees C) andsurfaces and away from flammable
below +105 degrees F (41 degrees C).materials when re-charging battery pack.
Store tool and battery pack in locationsThe charger and battery pack heat during
where temperatures will not exceed 120charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
degrees F (49 degrees C). This is importantsurfaces block proper air circulation which
to prevent serious damage to the batterymay cause overheating of the charger and
cells.battery pack. If smoke or melting of the case
are observed unplug the charger
Battery leakage may occur under extremeimmediately and do not use the battery pack
usage or temperature conditions. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. The batteryor charger.
liquid is caustic and could cause chemicalUse of an attachment not recom-
burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contactmended or sold by Bosch may result in a
with skin, wash quickly with soap and water,risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
then with lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquidpersons.
contacts your eyes, flush them with water for
a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical
attention.
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
result. DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may
explode.
Battery Disposal
Do not attempt to disas-batteries at the end of their useful life, when!WARNING
semble the battery ortaken out of service in the United States or
remove any component projecting fromCanada. The RBRC program provides a
the battery terminals. Fire or injury mayconvenient alterative to placing used Ni-Cd
result. Prior to disposal, protect exposedbatteries into the trash or the municipal waste
terminals with heavy insulating tape tostream, which may be illegal in your area.
prevent shorting.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIESon Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, thebans/restrictions in your area, or return your
battery must be collected, recycled orbatteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
disposed of in an environmentally soundCenter for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool
manner.Corporation?s involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our
?The EPA certified RBRCenvironment and conserving our natural
Battery Recycling Seal on theresources.?
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates RobertNICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Bosch Tool Corporation isIf equipped with a nickel-metal hydride
voluntarily participating in anbattery, the battery can be disposed of in a
industry program to collect and recycle thesemunicipal solid waste stream.
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