service
center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also
contact your local recycling center for information on
where to drop off the spent battery. RBRC® is a registered
trademark of Call2Recycle,Inc.
Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store
or carry the battery pack so that metal objects
can contact exposed battery terminals. For
example, do not place the battery pack in aprons,
pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc.,
with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. Transporting
batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery
terminals inadvertently come in contact with
conductive materials such as keys, coins,
hand tools and the like. The US Department of
Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR)
actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce
or on airplanes in carry-on baggage UNLESS they
are properly protected from short circuits. So when
transporting individual battery packs, make sure that
the battery terminals are protected and well insulated
from materials that could contact them and cause a
short circuit.
NOTE: Li-on batteries should not be put in
checkedbaggage.
Shipping
Your
batteries comply with all applicable shipping
regulations as prescribed by industry and legal standards,
including UN Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods; International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, International
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Regulations, and U.S.
Department of Transportation Regulations. Lithium-ion cells
and batteries have been tested to section 38.3 of the UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Manual of Tests and Criteria.
The shipping or transportation of the battery in this product is
restricted and may be classified as a Class 9 Hazardous material.
Shipping by airplane (by air) or ship (by sea)
• Contact your carrier for up to date instructions. Have
your contents (including the battery) with you when
contacting them. The specifications written on them will
be needed to prepare them for shipment, pack them in
a compliant box, and properly label the box.
Shipping by ground (highway or rail)
• The original product box and its packing material can
be used for shipping by ground within the United States
and Canada with the following stipulations:
1. The battery and all other contents must be in their
original packing materials and arranged as received
(including the battery in its original plastic bag and
battery box).
2. The original product box and all other packing materials
must be undamaged.
3. The shipment must be include a document which
contains the following:
- The package contains lithium-ion cells or batteries.
- The package must be handled with care and
that a flammability hazard exists if the package is
damaged.
- Special procedures should be followed in the event
the package is damaged, to include inspection and
repacking if necessary.
- The telephone numbers for additional information
(US and Canada 1-888-698-2571, Elsewhere +1-410-
329-9200).
- To ship by ground in a generic box, contact your
carrier for up to date instructions. Have your
contents (including the battery) with you when
contacting them. The specifications written on them
will be needed to prepare them for shipment, pack
them in a compliant box, and properly label the box.
These batteries can be carried on airplanes if:
1. The airline allows spare batteries up to 160 Whr (check
airline website)
2. No more than 2 batteries are carried on, and
3. The batteries are protected against short circuit.
The information provided in this section of the manual is
provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at the
time the document was created. However, no warranty,
expressed or implied, is given. The shipper is responsible to
comply with the applicable regulations.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Chargers
WARNING: Read all safety warnings
and all instructions for the battery pack, charger
and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings