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WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not
insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Electric shock or
electrocution may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to service centre for recycling.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed battery
terminals. 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.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
1.5 SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM-ION (LI-ION)
1. Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explode
in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium-ion battery packs are burned.
2. If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid
gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the
battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
3. Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persists, seek medical
attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
1.6 RESIDUAL RISKS
1.7 LABELS AND ICONS
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