| Safety |
| “READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by BULLET (•) symbol listed |
! WARNING | |
| BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury. |
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| Battery/Charger |
•Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery.
•Use only the charger which accompanied your product or direct replacement as listed in the catalog or this manual. Do not substitute any other charger. Use only Bosch approved chargers with your product. See Functional Description and Specifications.
•Do not disassemble charger or operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way. Replace damaged cord or plugs immediately. Incorrect reassembly or damage may result in electric shock or fire.
•Do not recharge battery in damp or wet environment. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. If battery case is cracked or otherwise damaged, do not insert into charger. Battery short or fire may result.
•Charge only Bosch approved rechargeable batteries. See Functional Description and Specifications. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
•Charge battery pack in temperatures above +40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and below +105 degrees F (41 degrees C). Store tool and battery pack in
locations where temperatures do not go below 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) or will no exceed 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). Allow battery pack to return to room temperature before attempting to charge.This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery cells.
•Battery leakage may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. The battery liquid is caustic and could cause chemical burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with skin, wash quickly with soap and water, then with lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
•Place charger on flat
•Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Bosch may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Battery Care
!WARNING 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 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.
Battery Disposal
!WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble 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.
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
If equipped with a
“The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the
taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alterative to placing used
Please call
Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
If equipped with a
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
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