Nickel-Cadmium Batteries; Lithium-Ion Batteries - Skil 2898 Operating Instructions Manual

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 recom-
mended or sold by Skil will result in a risk
of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Battery Care
When batteries are not in nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
tool or charger, keep them result.
away from metal objects. For example, to DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
protect terminals from shorting DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with explode.
Battery Disposal
Do not attempt to disassemble 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.
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the
battery must be collected, recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally sound
manner.
"The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling
Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
indicates Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is
voluntarily participating in an industry 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
_ BRC program provides a
convenient alterative to
placing used Ni-Cd 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 Ni-Cd 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."
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
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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