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– Keep the unused battery pack away
from metal objects (e.g. nails,
screws, keys, paper clips, etc.) as
these may cause bridging of the con
tacts. A short circuit between the bat
tery contacts poses a risk of burns or
fire.
– Protect the battery pack from exces
sive heat or constant heat sources
such as sunlight or naked flames.
Fire and temperatures over 130 °C
may cause explosions.
– Do not open the battery pack. Open
ing or modifying the battery pack
may damage the protective devices.
This may lead to the generation of
heat or smoke, or cause the battery
pack to ignite or explode.
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– Do not immerse the battery pack in
liquids such as (salt) water or drinks.
Contact with liquids may damage the
battery pack. This may lead to the
generation of heat or smoke, or cause
the battery pack to ignite or explode.
Do not continue using the battery
pack. Consult an authorised Festool
customer service agent.
– Only charge the battery packs in
chargers recommended by the man
ufacturer (see image). There is a risk
of fire when using a charger which is
meant for a specific type of battery
pack with a different battery pack.
– Never use water to extinguish burn
ing Li-ion battery packs! Use sand or
a fire blanket.