Battery Safety And Charge Information - Bosch TPA 300 User Manual

5 Battery Safety and Charge
Information
Read and understand these safety instructions
and warnings before using or charging lithium
polymer batteries.
Operating Environment
Follow all local regulations and always switch
off the device when its use is prohibited or
when it may cause interference or danger.
Use the device only in its normal operating
positions.
The device and its enhancements may contain
small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small
children.
About Charging
Use only the charger supplied with the device.
Use of another type of charger will result in
malfunction and/or danger.
When the red LED turns off, the charge is
complete.
About the Charger
Do not use the charger in a high moisture
environment. Never touch the charger when
your hands or feet are wet. Allow ventilation
around the charger when using it. Do not cover
the charger with paper or other objects that
will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger
while it is inside a carrying case. Connect the
charger to a proper power source. The voltage
requirements are found on the product case
and/or packaging. Do not use the charger if
the wires become damaged. Do not attempt
to service the unit. There are no serviceable
parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged
or exposed to excess moisture. This charger is
not a toy and should not be used by children
or infirm persons without proper training or
supervision. Do not use it as a power source.
Unplug it before attempting to service or clean
it.
About the Battery
CAUTION: This unit contains an internal Lithium
Polymer battery. The battery can burst or explode,
releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk
of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, pierce
or dispose of the battery or the instrument in fire
or water, do not short circuit or short the contacts
with a metal object.
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Use the specified charger supplied by BOSCH
for this device.
Opening the tool or tampering with the seal
placed on the tool, if broken will void the
warranty.
Safety for Lithium Polymer Battery Use
The device MUST be placed on a non-flammable
surface during charging (ceramic platter or
metal box).
Charge the Lithium Polymer battery ONLY with
the charger provided.
NEVER use a Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) type
battery charger to charge a Lithium Polymer
battery.
If the battery begins to overheat more than 60°C
(140°F), STOP IMMEDIATELY the charge. The
battery should NEVER exceed 60°C (140°F)
during the charging process.
NEVER charge the battery immediately after
use and while still hot. Leave it cool down to
ambient temperature.
If the battery is emitting smoke or liquid
when charging, stop the charge immediately.
Disconnect the charger and place the tool in an
isolated area for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT
USE THE BATTERY AGAIN, return the device to
the distributor.
Keep a fire extinguisher for electrical fires handy
while charging the battery. In the unlikely event
that the Lithium Polymer battery will ignite, DO
NOT use water to extinguish the fire, take some
sand or fire extinguisher described above.
The Lithium Polymer battery must be
neutralized. The neutralization process must be
performed under strict secure conditions. It is
recommended that the tool be returned, and
will then be given to a specialized recycler.
Do not dispose of Lithium Polymer batteries in
the trash.
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