AWD AWD5000 - Battery and Charger Safety; Battery Charging Precautions

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- If you are interrupted when operating the drill, complete the process and switch off before
looking up.
- Where possible, use clamps or a vice to hold your work.
- Examine the chuck regularly for signs of wear or damage. Have damaged parts repaired
by an authorized service centre.
- ALWAYS wait until the drill has come to a complete stop before putting it down.
- Periodically check all nuts, bolts and other fixings and tighten where necessary.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY AND
CHARGER
- WARNING: Li-Ion batteries, if incorrectly used, stored or charged are a fire, burn and ex-
plosion hazard.
- Keep the battery out of reach of children.
- Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery
pack.
- Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
- When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a
fire.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
- Keep your battery charger clean; foreign objects or dirt may cause a short or block air
vents. Failure to follow these instructions may cause overheating or fire.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and enclo-
sure. If the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used until it has been repaired.
- WARNING: DO NOT attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
- Only charge batteries using the charger provided. Only use batteries provided with this
power tool, or others recommended by the supplier.
- Keep batteries clean; foreign objects or dirt may cause a short.
- Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause overheating or fire.
- When not in use batteries should be stored at room temperature (approx 20˚C). Ensure
that batteries cannot accidentally short in storage.
- DO NOT open, disassemble, crush, heat above 60°C or incinerate the battery pack. Do
not dispose of in fire or similar.