Battery/Charger
Before usi ng batte ry c harge r, r ead all
instructions and cautionary m arkings on
(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3)
product using battery.
Use only the charger which accompanied
your produc t or dir ect replac ement 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 r eceived a shar p blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged in any
way. Rep lace dam aged co rd or p lugs
immediately. Incorrect reassembly or damage
may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not recharge battery in da mp or wet
environment. Do not expose charger to rain
or sn ow. If batte ry c ase is crack ed o r
otherwi se d amaged , do not inse rt i nto
charger.Battery short or fire may result.
Charge only Bosch approved rechargeable
batteries. See Functiona l Descr iption and
Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
Charge battery pack in temperatures above
+32 degr ees F (0 d egrees C) and below
+113 degrees F (45 degrees C). Store tool
and bat tery p ack in loca tion s wher e
temperatures will not exceed 120 degrees F
(49 degrees C). This is important to prevent
serious damage to the battery cells.
Battery leakage may occur under extreme
usage or temperat ure cond itions. Avoid
contact with skin and e yes. T he ba ttery
liquid i s causti c and could cause chemical
burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with
skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the
liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water
for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical
attention.
Place c harg er on fl at non -fla mmab le
surfa ces and away from flamm able
materials when re-charging battery pack.
The cha rger a nd bat tery p ack he at dur ing
charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which may
cause overheating of the charger and battery
pack. If smo ke or melting of th e case are
observed unplug the charger immediately and
do not use the battery pack or charger.
Use of an att achm ent no t recom -
mended or sold by Bosch will result in a
risk of f ire, elec tric shock or inju ry t o
persons.
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When batteries are not in
tool or charger, keep them
away from metal objects. For example, to
protec t t ermin als from sh ortin g D O NOT
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
nails, scre ws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
result.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
ExPO SE T O H IGH HEAT. T hey may
explode.
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WARNING
Battery Care
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