Product Safety Information: Battery
Product Description
A Battery is an electric energy storage device used as the power source for Ingersoll Rand Cordless Products.
General Battery Safety Warnings
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
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serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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It is your responsibility to make this safety information available to others that will operate this product. Failure to follow standards and
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regulations can cause personal injury.
Always install, operate, inspect and maintain this product in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations (local, state,
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country, federal, etc.). Compliance is your responsibility. Failure to follow standards and regulations can cause personal injury.
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The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Electrical Safety
Do not expose batteries or power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a battery or power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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Personal Safety
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Do not modify this product, safety devices, or accessories. Unauthorized modifications may result in electric shock, fire or personal injury.
Battery and Power Tool Use and Care
Store idle batteries and power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the battery or power tool or
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these instructions to operate the battery or power tool. Batteries and power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Use the battery, power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working condi-
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tions and the work to be performed. Use of the battery or power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
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when used with another battery pack. See Charger Product Information manual for additional charger specific warnings.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
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objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
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contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Immediately stop use and replace any battery that gets excessively warm in use or offers very short usage times. Typically these batteries
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have a high number of charge/discharge cycles or may be old or damaged. Continuing to use an impaired battery may result in injury or prop-
erty damage from heat, fire or explosion.
Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged label. Labels provide information required for safe use of the product.
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Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
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Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
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When possible, remove the battery from the equipment when not in use.
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Do not use batteries which have been physically damaged.
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Service
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Do not dispose of batteries in fire, incinerate or heat above 100°C (212°F). Batteries present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
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Responsibly recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations (local, state, country, federal,
etc.). Improper disposal may endanger the environment.
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Do not open cover or casing. There are no user serviceable items inside. Electric shock or other personal injury may result.
Product Safety Information: Battery Charger
Product Description
A Battery Charger is an electrical device that converts alternating current electric power to direct current electric power used to charge electric
storage batteries.
General Safety Rules
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
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injury.
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It is your responsibility to make this safety information available to others that will operate this product. Failure to follow standards and
regulations can cause personal injury.
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Always install, operate, inspect and maintain this product in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations (local, state,
country, federal, etc.). Compliance is your responsibility. Failure to follow standards and regulations can cause personal injury.
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Children should be supervised to ensure they do not use or play with this Product.
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This product is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Work area
Do not operate battery charger in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. A battery charger
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may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Electrical Safety
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Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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