Hilti TE 30-A36 Original Operating Instructions page 14

6.2 Care of the lithium­ion batteries
Note
Battery discharge is stopped automatically before the battery cells suffer damage.
A conditioning charge of the battery is not necessary.
Interruption of the charging operation has no negative effect on battery life.
Charging can be started at any time with no negative effect on battery life.
If the battery no longer reaches full charge, it may have lost capacity due to aging or overstressing. It
is possible to continue working with a battery in this condition but it should be replaced in good time.
▶ Charge batteries fully before using them for the first time.
▶ Do not allow moisture to enter the interior.
6.3 Transport and storage of batteries
WARNING
Risk of fire! Risk of short circuiting.
▶ To avoid short circuits and associated heat generation, lithium-ion batteries should never be stored
or transported in loose, bulk form and without protective measures.
▶ Pull the battery out of its locked position and into the first engagement position.
▶ Observe the nationally and internationally applicable transport regulations when shipping batteries by
road, rail, sea or air.
Note
Ideally, the battery should be stored in a fully-charged state in a dry place that is as cool as
possible. Storing the battery in places subject to high ambient temperatures (e.g. by a window)
has an adverse effect on battery life and increases the rate of self-discharge.
7 Disposal
WARNING
Risk of injury. Hazards presented by improper disposal.
▶ Improper disposal of the equipment may have the following consequences: The burning of plastic
components generates toxic fumes which may present a health hazard. Batteries may explode
if damaged or exposed to very high temperatures, causing poisoning, burns, acid burns or
environmental pollution. Careless disposal may permit unauthorized and improper use of the
equipment. This may result in serious personal injury, injury to third parties and pollution of the
environment.
▶ Dispose of defective batteries right away. Keep them out of reach of children. Do not disassemble
or incinerate the batteries.
▶ Batteries that have reached the end of their life must be disposed of in accordance with national
regulations or returned to Hilti.
Most of the materials from which Hilti tools and appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The
materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, your old tools,
machines or appliances can be returned to Hilti for recycling. Ask Hilti Service or your Hilti representative
for further information.
In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implemen-
tation in conformance with national law, electric tools or appliances that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
▶ Disposal of electric tools or appliances together with household waste is not permissible.
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