Safety Symbols - Bosch GAX18V-30 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
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Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
1. This manual contains instructions for
battery charger model GAX18V-30. Do not
substitute any other charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3)
product using battery.
3. 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. Battery leakage may occur under extreme
usage or temperature 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
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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, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"
Charger Safety Rules
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.
7. 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.
8. Make sure cord is located so that it will not
be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress. Damaged plug
and cord may result in electric shock or fire.
9. Disconnect the charger by pulling the plug
rather than the cord. Do not operate charger
with damaged cord or plug; have them
replaced immediately. Damaged plug or cord
may result in electric shock or fire.
10. Do not insert battery pack in charger if
battery pack case is cracked. Using damaged
battery pack may result in electric shock or fire.
11. Do not disassemble charger or operate the