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When batter ies are not in
tool or charger, keep them
away from meta l objects. For example, t o
protec t te rmina ls from shor ting DO N OT
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
nails, screw s, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
result.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
ExPO SE T O HI GH H EAT . Th ey m ay
explode.
Battery Care
!
WARNING
Place c harg er on fl at non -fla mmab le
surfac es and away fr om 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 at tachm ent n ot re com-
mended or sold by Skil will result in a risk
of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the
batte ry mu st be c oll ecte d, rec ycl ed or
dispos ed of in an envir on mentally soun d
manner.
“The EPA c ertified RBRC Battery Recycling
Seal on the nickel-cadm ium (Ni-Cd) battery
indicates Rober t Bosch Tool Cor poration is
voluntarily participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteri es 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 Ni-Cd batteries
into the trash or the munici pal
waste stream, whic h may be
illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batter ies to a Ski l/Bosc h/Dre mel Servic e
Cente r fo r re cycl ing. Rob ert Bosch To ol
Corporation’s involvement in this program is
part o f our comm itment to preserv ing our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.”
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
If equ ipped with a li thium-i on ba ttery, the
battery must be collected, recycled or disposed
of in an environ mentally sound manner.
“The EP A cert ifie d RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
lithi um-i on ( Li-i on) bat tery
indicates Rober t Bosch Tool
Corpo rati on is vol unta rily
partic ipatin g in an indus try
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 Li-ion batteries into
the trash or the munici pal waste stream, which
may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batter ies to a Skil /Bosc h/Dre mel S ervic e
Cente r fo r re cycl ing. Rob ert Bosch To ol
Corporation’s involvement in this program is
part o f our comm itment to preserv ing our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.”
Battery Disposal
Do not att empt to disassemble the battery or remove any com ponent
projecting from the b attery terminal s. Fire or injury may re sult. Prior to
disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
!
WARNING
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