EINHELL TE-PL 18/82 Li, Original Operating Instructions

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8. 

Never use or charge batteries if you sus-

pect that the last time they were charged 

was more than 12 months previously. 

The-

re is a high probability that the battery pack 

has already su

ff

 ered dangerous damage 

(exhaustive discharge).

9.  Charging batteries at a temperature below 

50°F (10°C) will cause chemical damage to 

the cell and may cause a 

fi

 re.

10.  Do not use batteries which have heated du-

ring the charging process, as the battery cells 

may have su

ff

 ered dangerous damage.

11.  Do not use batteries which have su

ff

 ered 

curvature or deformation during the charging 

process or which show other non-typical sym-

ptoms (gassing, hissing, cracking,…)

12.  Never fully discharge the battery pack (re-

commended depth of discharge max. 80%) 

A complete discharge of the battery pack will 

lead to premature ageing of the battery cells.

13.  Never charge the batteries unsupervised.

Protection from environmental in

fl

 uences

1.  Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety gog-

gles.

2. 

Protect your cordless tool and the battery 

charger from moisture and rain

. Moisture 

and rain can cause dangerous cell damage.

3.  Do not use the cordless tool or the battery 

charger near vapors and in

fl

 ammable liquids.

4.  Use the battery charger and cordless tools 

only in dry conditions and an ambient tempe-

rature of 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C).

5.  Do not keep the battery charger in places 

where the temperature is liable to reach over 

104°F (40°C). In particular, do not leave the 

battery charger in a car that is parked in the 

sunshine.

6. 

Protect batteries from overheating. 

Over-

loads, over-charging and exposure to direct 

sunlight will result in overheating and cell 

damage. Never charge or work with batteries 

which have been overheated – replace them 

immediately if possible.

7. 

Storage of batteries, battery chargers and 

cordless tools. 

Store the charger and your 

cordless tool only in dry places with an am-

bient temperature of 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 

40°C). Store the lithium-ion rechargeable bat-

tery in a cool and dry place at 50°F to 68°F 

(10°C to 20°C). Protect them from humidity 

and direct sunlight! Place only fully charged 

batteries in storage (charged at least 40%).

8.  Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from free-

zing. Battery packs which were stored below 

32°F (0°C) for more than 60 minutes must be 

disposed of.

9.  When handling batteries beware of electro-

static charge: Electrostatic discharges cause 

damage of the electronic protection system 

and the battery cells. Avoid electrostatic char-

ging and never touch the battery poles.

Battery C Disposal

Disposal

Should your appliance need replacement af-

ter extended use, do not dispose of it with the 

household refuse, but in an environmentally safe 

way.

Waste produced by electrical machine 

items should not be handled like normal 

household rubbish. Please recycle where 

recycle facilities exist. Check with your local 

authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Always dispose of your battery pack according 

to federal, state, and local regulations. Contact a 

recycling agency in your area for recycling loca-

tions.

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 CAUTION

! Even discharged battery packs 

contain some energy. Before disposing, use elec-

trical tape to cover the terminals to prevent the 

battery pack from shorting, which could cause a 

fi

 re or explosion.

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 WARNING!

 To reduce the risk of injury or 

explosion, never burn or incinerate a battery 

pack even if it is damaged, dead, or completely 

discharged. When burned, toxic fumes and mate-

rials are emitted into the surrounding atmosphere.

1.   Batteries vary according to device. Consult 

your manual for speci

fi

 c information.

2.   Install only new batteries of the same type in 

your product (where applicable).

3.   Failure to insert batteries in the correct polari-

ty, as indicated in the battery compartment or 

manual, may shorten the life of the batteries 

or cause batteries to leak.

4.   Do not mix old and new batteries.

5.   Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc), 

or Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium, Nickel 

Metal Hydride, or Lithium-Ion) batteries.

6.   Do not dispose of batteries in 

fi

 re. 

7.   Batteries should be recycled or disposed of 

as per state and local guidelines.

When shipping or disposing of batteries and 

cordless tools, always ensure that they are 

packed individually in plastic bags to prevent 

short circuits and 

fi

 res. 

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