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Safety
“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by BULLET (•) symbol listed
BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.
Battery/Charger
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
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Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery pack, and (3) product using battery.
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Use only the charger which accompanied your
product or direct replacement as listed in the catalog
or this manual. Do not substitute any other charger.
Use only Bosch approved chargers with your product.
See Functional Description and Specifications.
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Do not disassemble charger or operate the charger
if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way. Replace damaged
cord or plugs immediately. Incorrect reassembly or
damage may result in electric shock or fire.
•
Do not recharge battery in damp or wet
environment. Do not expose charger to rain or
snow. If battery case is cracked or otherwise
damaged, do not insert into charger. Battery short or
fire may result.
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Charge only Bosch approved rechargeable batteries.
See Functional Description and Specifications. Other
types of batteries may burst causing personal injury
and damage.
•
Charge battery pack in temperatures above +40
degrees F (4 degrees C) and below +105 degrees F
(41 degrees C). Store tool and battery pack in
locations where temperatures do not go below 40
degrees F (4 degrees C) or will no exceed 120
degrees F (49 degrees C). Allow battery pack to
return to room temperature before attempting to
charge.This is important to prevent serious damage to
the battery cells.
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Battery leakage may occur under extreme usage or
temperature conditions. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. The battery liquid is caustic and could cause
chemical burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact
with skin, wash quickly with soap and water, then with
lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid contacts your eyes,
flush them with water for a minimum of 10 minutes and
seek medical attention.
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Place charger on flat non-flammable surfaces and
away from flammable materials when re-charging
battery pack. The charger and battery pack heat
during charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which may cause
overheating of the charger and battery pack. If smoke
or melting of the case are observed unplug the charger
immediately and do not use the battery pack or
charger.
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Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
Bosch may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or
injury to persons.
When batteries are not in tool or
charger, keep them away from metal
objects. For example, to protect terminals from shorting DO
NOT place batteries in a tool box or pocket with nails,
screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may result.
To prevent fire or injury when batteries
are not in tool or charger, always place
protective cap onto end of battery pack. Protective cap,
guards against terminal shorting.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXPOSE TO
HIGH HEAT. They may explode.
Battery Care
Battery Disposal
Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery or remove any component
projecting from the battery terminals. Fire or injury may
result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with
heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the battery must
be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner.
“The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling
Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
indicates Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is
voluntarily participating in an industry
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 Ni-
Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,
which 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 batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation’s
involvement in this program is part of our commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our natural
resources.”
Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
If equipped with a nickel-metal hydride battery, the battery
can be disposed of in a municipal solid waste stream.
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