Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs; Specific Safety Instructions For Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) - Stanley SCH20 User Manual

The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic
Protection System engages. If this occurs, place the Li-Ion
battery on the charger until it is fully charged.
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery
Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to
include catalog number and voltage.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety
instructions below. Then follow charging procedures
outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
♦ Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the
battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
♦ Never force battery pack into charger. Do not
modify battery pack in any way to fit into a non-
compatible charger as battery pack may rupture
causing serious personal injury.
♦ Charge the battery packs only in STANLEY chargers.
♦ DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
♦ Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 40 ˚C (105 ˚F) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer).
WARNING : Never attempt to open the battery
pack for any reason. If battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack.
Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over
or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail,
hit with a hammer, stepped on). Electric shock or
electrocution may result. Damaged battery packs
should be returned to service centre for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the battery
pack but may be easily knocked over.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM
ION (Li-ION)
♦ Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack
can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are
created when lithium ion battery packs are burned.
♦ If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the
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open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If
medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is
composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and
lithium salts.
♦ Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persists, seek
medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be
flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
Transportation
STANLEY batteries comply with all applicable shipping
regulations as prescribed by industry and legal standards
which include UN Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods; International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, International
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Regulations, and
the European Agreement Concerning The International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Lithium-ion
cells and batteries have been tested to section 38.3 of
the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria.
In most instances, shipping a STANLEY battery pack will
be excepted from being classified as a fully regulated Class
9 Hazardous material. In general, the two instances that
require shipping Class 9 are:
1. Air shipping more than two STANLEY lithium-ion
battery packs when the package contains only battery
packs (no tools), and
2. Any shipment containing a lithium-ion battery with an
energy rating greater than 100 watt hours (Wh). All
lithium-ion batteries have the watt hour rating marked
on the pack.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted
or fully regulated, it is the shipper's responsibility to
consultthe latest regulations for packaging, labeling/
marking and documentation requirements.
Transporting batteries can possibly cause fire if the battery
terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive
materials. When transporting batteries, make sure that
the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from
materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
The information provided in this section of the manual
is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate
at the time the document was created. However, no
warranty, expressed or implied, is given. It is the buyer's
responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with the
applicable regulations.
(Original instructions)
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