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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 +32 degrees F (0 degrees C) and below +113 degrees F (45 degrees C). Store tool and battery pack in locations where 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 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. If the
liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
Place charger on flat
The charger and battery pack heat during charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating surfaces block proper air circulation which may cause overheating of the charger and battery pack. If smoke or melting of the case are observed unplug the charger immediately and do not use the battery pack or charger.
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 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.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
If equipped with a
“The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the
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
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