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BaTTeRy safeTy waRnInGs
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
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Connect and disconnect the battery pack properly.
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To install battery pack:
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Place the battery pack on the product.
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Make sure the latches on each side of the
battery pack snap into place and the battery
pack is secured on the product before beginning
operation.
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To remove battery pack:
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Depress the latches on the side of the battery
pack.
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Remove the battery pack from the product.
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Use RYOBI 18V ONE+ battery packs only. Do not use
battery packs from other manufacturers. Use of any
other batteries may create a risk of fire.
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Remove battery when the product is not in use and
before servicing.
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Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of serious personal in jury, never use
any cordless product in the presence of an open flame.
An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
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Do not place batteries near fire or heat. They may
explode.
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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above
130 °C may cause explosion.
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Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery
can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with
water immediately.
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or
a fire.
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Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use
a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
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Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
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Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
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Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the
appliance before being charged.
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Different types of batteries or new and used batteries
are not to be mixed.
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Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
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Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the
appliance and safely disposed of.
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If the appliance is to be stored unused for a long period,
the batteries should be removed.
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The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
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Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water
for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical
attention. Following the rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
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Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household
refuse or by burning them. Take them to an appropriate
disposal/collection site.
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Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
CHaRGeR safeTy waRnInGs
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The battery pack should be charged in a location where
the temperature is more than 10°C but less than 38°C.
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Electric shock could occur if the battery is charged
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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A battery operated product with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be
suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery.
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Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.
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Do not handle charger or the product with wet hands.
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Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injuries to person.
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To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull
by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
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For best results, the battery pack should be charged
in a location where the temperature is more than 10°C
(50°F) but less than 38°C (100°F). To reduce the risk
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