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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.
!WARNING To prevent fire or injury when batteries are not in
tool or charger, always place protective cap onto end of battery pack. Protective cap, guards against terminal shorting.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may explode.
Battery Disposal
!WARNING Do not attempt to disas- semble 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
battery indicates Robert
Bosch Tool Corporation is
voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle
these batteries at the end of their useful life, when 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