Bosch TPA 300 User Manual page 54

Remember to follow any special current
regulations any area, and always switch off
your device when its use is prohibited or when it
may cause interference or danger.
Use the device only in its normal operating
positions.
Your device and its enhancements may contain
small part. Keep them out of the reach of small
children.
About Charging
Use only the charger supplied with your device.
Use of another type of charger will result in
malfunction and/or danger.
When the red LED turns off, the charge is
complete.
About the Charger
Do not use the charger in a high moisture
environment. Never touch the charger when
your hands or feet are wet.
Allow ventilation around the charger when using
it. Do not cover the charger with paper or other
objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the
charger while it is inside a carrying case.
Connect the charger to a proper power source.
The voltage requirements are found on the
product case and/or packaging.
Do not use the charger if the wires become
damaged. Do not attempt to service the unit.
There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace
the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess
moisture.
This charger is not a toy and should not be
used by children or infirm persons without
proper training or supervision.
Do not use it as a power source.
Unplug it before attempting to service or clean
it.
About the Battery
CAUTION: This unit contains an internal
Lithium Polymer battery. The battery can burst
or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To
reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not
disassemble, crush, pierce or dispose of the
battery or the instrument in fire or water, do not
short circuit or short the contacts with a metal
object.
Use a specified charger approved by the
BOSCH manufacturer and supplied with the
device.
The tool must be returned to the factory for
battery replacement.
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Opening the tool or tampering with the seal
placed on the tool, if broken will void the
warranty
Safety for Lithium Polymer battery use
NEVER leave the battery unattended during the
charging process. The device must imperatively
be placed on a non-flammable surface during
charging (ceramic platter or metal box).
Charge the Lithium Polymer battery ONLY with
the charger provided.
NEVER use a Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
type battery charger to charge a Lithium
Polymer battery.
If the battery begins to overheat more than
60°C (140°F), STOP
charge. The battery should NEVER exceed
60°C (140°F) during the charging process.
NEVER charge the battery immediately after
use and while still hot. Leave it cool down to
ambient temperature.
If you see some smoke or some liquid out of the
battery, stop the
Disconnect the charger and place the tool in an
isolated area for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT
USE THE BATTERY AGAIN, return the device
to your seller.
Keep a fire extinguisher for electrical fires
handy while charging the battery. In the unlikely
event that the Lithium Polymer battery will
ignite, DO NOT use water to extinguish the fire,
take some sand or fire extinguisher described
above.
It must neutralize the Lithium Polymer battery
elements unusable. The neutralization process
must be performed with very strict security fit. It
is recommended that you return us the tool, we
will collect the battery out of use and gives to a
specialized recycler.
Do not dispose of Lithium Polymer batteries
to the dustbin.
The Lithium Polymer battery is not suitable for
children under 14 years. Do not let a Lithium
Polymer battery reach of children
To prevent leakage or other hazards, do not
store batteries above 60°C (140°F). Never
leave the battery inside a car (for example)
where the temperature could be very high or in
a place where temperatures could exceed 60°C
(140°F). Store the battery in a dry place to
avoid contact with liquid, whatever the type.
Store the battery only on a nonflammable
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