Safety Symbols - Bosch GAX1218V-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 GAX1218V-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 18V Li-Ion 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 quickly with soap and water.
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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 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
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.