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E N G L I S H
of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention. (
Medical note:
The liquid is 25-35%
solution of potassium hydroxide.)
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM
ION (Li Ion)
•
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery pack can explode in a fi re. Toxic fumes
and materials are created when lithium ion battery
packs are burned.
•
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.
•
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 fl ammable if exposed to spark or fl ame.
Battery Cap (fi g. B)
A protective battery cap is supplied to cover the
contacts of a detached battery pack. Without the
protective cap in place, loose metal objects could short
circuit the contacts, causing a fi re hazard and damaging
the battery pack.
1. Take off the protective battery cap before placing
the battery pack in the charger or tool.
2. Place the protective cap over the contacts
immediately after removing the battery pack from
the charger or tool.
WARNING:
Make sure the protective battery
cap is in place before storing or carrying
a detached battery pack.
Battery Pack (fi g. A)
BATTERY TYPE
The BACIW-18V operates on 18 volt battery packs.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry
away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
For optimum battery performance and life, store
battery packs at room temperature when not in use.
NOTE:
Li-Ion battery packs should be fully charged
when stored.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or
charger. Under proper conditions, they can be
stored for up to 5 years.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the
labels on the charger and the battery pack show the
following pictographs:
Read instruction manual before use.
Battery charging
Battery charged
Battery defective
Hot/cold pack delay
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs
Use only with Berner battery
packs,others may burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced
immediately.
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C.
Discard the battery pack with due care
for the environment.
Do not incinerate the battery pack NiMH,
NiCd+ and Li-Ion.
Charges NiMH and NiCd battery packs.
Charges Li-Ion battery packs.
See technical data for charging time.
Package Contents
1 Cordless
impact
wrench
2 Battery
packs
1 Charger
1 Kitbox
1 Instruction
manual
1 Exploded
drawing