Battery Care; Lithium-Ion Batteries; Battery Disposal - Bosch CRS180 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

2610003213 08-08 CRS180
Charge only Bosch approved rechargeable
batteries. See Functional Description and
Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
Charge battery pack in temperatures
above +32 degrees F (0 degrees C) and
below +113 degrees F (45 degrees C).
Store tool and battery pack in locations
where temperatures will not exceed 120
degrees F (49 degrees C). This is important
to prevent serious damage to the battery cells.
Battery leakage may occur under extreme
usage or temperature conditions. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. The battery
liquid is caustic and could cause chemical
burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with
skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the
When batteries are not in
! WARNING
tool or charger, keep them
away from metal objects. For example, to
protect terminals from shorting DO NOT
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
Do not attempt to disas-
!
WARNING
semble the battery or
remove any component projecting from
the battery terminals. Fire or injury may
result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed
terminals with heavy insulating tape to
prevent shorting.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

If equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the battery
must be collected, recycled or disposed of in
an environmentally sound manner.
"The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
indicates Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation is voluntarily
participating in an industry
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liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with
water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek
medical attention.
Place charger on flat non-flammable
surfaces and away from flammable
materials when re-charging battery pack.
The charger and battery pack heat during
charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which
may cause overheating of the charger and
battery pack. If smoke or melting of the case
are observed unplug the charger immediately
and do not use the battery pack or charger.
Use of an attachment not recommended or
sold by Bosch may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.

Battery Care

nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
result.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may
explode.

Battery Disposal

program to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful life, when taken out
of service in the United States or Canada. The
RBRC program provides a convenient
alterative to placing used Li-ion batteries into
the trash or the municipal waste stream, which
may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation's involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources."
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