Safety Information - Kobalt KB 580-06 Manual De Instrucciones

SAFETY INFORMATION

For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this battery, it is important that you read and
understand the instructions given in this manual.
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion, and danger of electric shock or electrocution:
• Do not probe the battery. The charging terminals hold a high current that can result in electrical
shock.
• If the battery case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into the charger. Replace with a new battery.
• Only charge this battery on an 80 V Lithium-Ion Charger, Model #KRC 30-06/KRC 80-06. Do not
charge this battery with any other type of charger.
• Do not allow liquid inside the battery.
• Do not try to use the battery for any other purpose than what is presented in this manual.
• Do not try to short circuit any terminals of battery.
• When charging, make sure temperature is between 39-104°F (4-40ºC).
• Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, crush, expose to heat above 212°F (100ºC), or
incinerate. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
If the battery fluid gets in eyes, flush immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get
immediate medical attention. Do not charge the battery in rain or in wet conditions. Do not immerse
the tool, battery, or charger in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow the battery or charger to overheat. If they are warm, allow them to cool down. Recharge
only at room temperature.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots on the top of the charger. Do not set the charger on a soft surface, i.e.
blanket, pillow. Keep the ventilation slots of the charger clear.
• Do not allow small metal items or material such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other foreign particles
into the battery cavity.
• Unplug the charger before cleaning and when there is no battery in the charger.
• Do not place the battery in the sun or in a warm environment. Keep at normal room temperature.
• Keep in shady, cool and dry conditions.
• The battery cells may develop a small leak under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the
outer seal is broken and the leakage gets on your skin:
• Use soap and water to wash immediately.
• Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other mild acid.
• If leakage gets in your eyes, follow instructions above and seek medical attention.
Safety notes and precautions
• Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose
of in fire.
• Do not expose the battery to water or salt water.
• Battery should be stored in a cool and dry location.
• Do not place the battery in high-temperature locations, such as near a fire, heater, etc.
• Do not reverse the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any
metal objects.
• Do not knock, strike, or step on the battery.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery or pierce the battery with nails or other sharp objects.
• In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one's eye, do not rub your eyes. Rinse well
with water.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery, if, while using the battery, it emits an unusual smell, feels
hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.
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