17 Repairs
This tool is in accordance with the relevant safety
regulations. Have your tool repaired by an
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WALT repair agent. Repairs should
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only be carried out by qualified persons using
original spare parts; otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user.
Safety instructions for chargers and battery packs
• Only use battery packs that are intended to be
used with the tool.
• Make sure that the battery pack is dry and clean
before inserting it into the charger.
• A battery pack must only be charged using the
charger recommended with the battery pack.
Incorrect use may result in a risk of electric shock,
or overheating or leakage of the battery pack.
• Never carry the charger by its cord. Never pull
the cord to disconnect from the socket. Keep the
cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Always follow the instructions in the back of this
manual for battery pack disposal.
• When not in use, chargers and battery packs
must be stored in a dry place and locked up
securely, out of reach of children.
Additional safety instructions for battery packs
Fire hazard! Avoid metal short circuiting
the contacts of a detached battery pack.
Do not store or carry the battery pack
without the battery cap placed over the
contacts.
• The battery fluid, a 25-30% solution of potassium
hydroxide, can be harmful. In case of skin contact,
flush immediately with water. Neutralize with a
mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. In case
of eye contact, rinse abundantly with clean water
for at least 10 minutes. Consult a physician.
• Never attempt to open a battery pack for any
reason.
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:
100%
Battery charging
100%
Battery charged
Battery defective
Do not probe with conductive objects
Do not charge damaged battery packs
Read instruction manual before use
Use only with D
others may burst, causing personal injury
and damage
Do not expose to water
Have defective cords replaced
immediately
+40 ˚c
+4 ˚c
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C
Discard the battery pack with due care
for the environment
Do not incinerate the battery pack
1 h charger
Additional safety rules for grinders
• Your grinder has been designed for grinding and
cutting masonry and steel.
Do not cut or grind light metal with a
magnesium content exceeding 80%
since this type of metal is flammable.
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WALT battery packs,
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