Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs - Berner 061355 Instrucciones De Manejo

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Automatic Refresh
The automatic refresh mode will equalise or balance the
individual cells in the battery pack at its peak capacity.
Battery packs should be refreshed weekly or whenever
the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work.
To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in the
charger as usual. Leave the battery pack for at least
8 hours in the charger.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot
or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack
Delay, suspending charging until the battery has
reached an appropriate temperature. The charger then
automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This
feature ensures maximum battery life.
DEEP DISCHARGE PROTECTION
The battery pack is protected against deep discharging
when it is used in the tool.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to
include catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart
at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers
and battery packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read
the safety instructions below. Then follow charging
procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or
removing the battery from the charger may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Charge the battery packs only in Berner chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
liquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 40° C (105° F) (such as outside sheds
or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert into charger. Electric
shock or electrocution may result. Damaged
battery packs should be returned to service
center for recycling.
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).
Damaged battery packs should be returned to
service center for recycling.
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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NICKEL
CADMIUM (NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
(NiMH)
• 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.
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery
pack cells may occur under extreme usage or
temperature conditions. This does not indicate
a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken:
a. and the battery liquid gets on your skin,
immediately wash with soap and water for
several minutes.
b. and the battery liquid gets into your eyes,
fl ush them with clean water for a minimum
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.
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