Important Safety Instructions; Safety Notes And Precautions; Symbols On The Product; Risk Levels - Rapala R12B Owner's Manual

1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this
battery, it is crucially important that you read and
understand the instructions given in this manual.
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and danger
of electric shock or electrocution:
• If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT
insert into the charger. Replace with a new battery pack.
• Charge the battery pack only with the
recommended charger R12CB.
• DO NOT try to short circuit any terminals of
battery pack.
WARNING
If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately
with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate
medical attention. Do not charge the battery pack in
rain or in wet conditions. Do not immerse the power
head, battery pack, or charger in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow the battery pack or charger to overheat. If
they are warm, allow them to cool down.
• Do not place the battery pack in direct sunlight or in an
unusually warm environment. Keep at normal room
temperature.
• Store in a cool and dry location. If battery is stored for
more than 6 months, charge back to full before
re-storing.
• The battery pack cells may develop a small leak under
extreme usage or temperature conditions. Discontinue
use of battery pack. If the outer seal is broken and the
leakage gets on your skin:
• Use soap and water to wash immediately.
• Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other
mild acid.
• If leakage gets in your eyes, follow instructions above
and seek medical attention.
• Please check prior use, if output voltage and current
of the battery charger is suitable for the charging
battery pack.
• Handle with care.
• Keep away from humidity and fire.

2 SAFETY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS

• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Keep away from the children.
• Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, battery
should be stored in a cool and dry location.
• Do not place the battery in high-temperature locations,
such as near a fire, heater, etc.
• Do not reverse the positive terminal and the negative
terminal of the battery.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative
terminal of the battery to each other with any
metal objects.
• Do not knock, strike or step on the battery.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery and pierce the
battery with nails or other edge tools.
• In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets
into one's eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well
with water. Discontinue use of battery pack.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery, if the
battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes
color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any
other way.

3 SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Some of the following symbols may be used on this
tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the tool better and safer.
Symbol Explanation
V Voltage
W Power
Direct current
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
Precautions that involve your safety.

4 RISK LEVELS

The following signal words and meanings are intended
to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
Symbol SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation,which,
if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation,which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert
Symbol) Indicates a
situation that may result in
property damage.