Maintenance And Storage; Lithium-Ion Batteries - RHYNO Windshield Cutter RWC-1 Operator's Manual

NOTICE: The batteries included with your hand tool are not fully charged out of the
carton. Before using the battery packs, read the safety instructions below. Then
follow charging instructions outlined.

1) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

a. Do not charge or use battery in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Inserting or removing the battery
from the charger may ignite the dust or
fumes.
b. NEVER force battery pack into charger.
DO NOT modify battery pack in any way
to fit into a non-compatible charger as
battery pack may rupture causing
serious personal injury.
c. Charge the battery packs only in charger
provided with this tool.
d. DO NOT splash or immerse in water or
other liquids.
e. Do not store or use the tool and battery
pack in locations
temperature may reach or exceed 120°F
(50°C) (such as outside sheds or metal
buildings in summer).
WARNING: Fire Hazard. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert into charger. Do
not crush, drop or damage battery pack.
Do not use a battery pack or charger that
has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
run over or damaged in any way (i.e.
pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer,
stepped on).
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store
or carry battery so that metal objects can
contact exposed battery terminals. For
example, do not place battery in aprons,
pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes,
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or
flame.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY PACKS
where
drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys,
etc. Transporting batteries can possibly
Exposed battery terminals may cause
fire if the terminals inadvertently come
in contact with conductive materials
such as keys, coins, hand tools and the
like.
Transportation
Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit
transporting batteries in commerce or on
airplanes (i.e. packed in suitcases and
carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are
properly protected from short circuits. So
when transporting individual batteries,
make sure that the battery terminals are
protected and well insulated from
materials that could contact them and
cause a short circuit.

2) LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

the a. Do not incinerate the battery pack
even if it is severely damaged or is
completely worn out.
pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes
and materials are created when lithium
ion battery packs are burned.
b. If battery contents come into contact
with the skin, immediately wash the
area with mild soap and water.
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse
water over the open eye for 15 minutes
or until irritation ceases. If medical
attention is needed, the battery
electrolyte is composed of a mixture of
liquid organic carbonates and lithium
salts.
c. Contents of opened battery cells may
cause respiratory irritation.
fresh air.
medical attention.
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