Safety Symbols - Bosch GAL18V-40 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
!
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This
manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for Bosch battery
charger model GAL18V-40. Do not
substitute any other charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and warning markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3)
product using battery.
3. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only
Bosch rechargeable batteries listed on
page 5. Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
4. 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.
5. Do not recharge battery in damp or wet
environment. Do not expose charger to
rain or snow. Water entering battery
charger may result in electric shock or
fire.
6. Never submerge battery pack, tool or
charger in fluid of any kind or allow fluid

Safety Symbols

and pay attention to these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Charger Safety Rules
to enter them. Corrosive or conductive
fluid (such as seawater or industrial
chemical or bleach containing products,
etc.) can cause short circuit which may
result in fire, personal injury and property
damage.
7. Battery leakage may occur under
extreme usage
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 liquid
contacts your eyes, flush them with water
for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek
medical attention.
8. Place charger on flat nonflammable
surfaces and away from flammable
materials when recharging battery pack.
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
charger or battery pack is observed,
unplug the charger immediately and do
not use the battery pack or charger.
Contact customer service immediately.
9. Make sure cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or
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or temperature