Certifications 2

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Safety Information for
Lithium Ion Batteries for
Cordless Power Tools and
Electric Garden Equipment
Mar 2017
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Avoid impact and physical damage
Impact and penetration may damage the battery. This may cause leakage, heat generation, smoke,
fire, or explosion.
Keep batteries away from other metal objects
Paperclips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other metal objects can short the terminals. This may cause
burns or fire.
Under abusive conditions liquid may be released from the battery
Avoid contact with battery liquids. Rinse with water. Upon contact with eyes, seek also medical
assistance. Liquid released from the battery may cause irritation or chemical burns.
Do not expose a batteries to fire or excessive temperature
Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause fire, explosion and personal injuries. Do not
incinerate batteries except for permitted waste incinerators.
Do not disassemble batteries
Disassembly or modification of the battery may damage the protection circuit. This may cause heat
generation, smoke, fire, or explosion.
Do not immerse batteries in liquids like water or beverages
Exposure to liquids may damage the battery. This may cause heat generation, smoke, fire, or
explosion.
Use only chargers recommended by the manufacturer
Chargers which are not suited for the battery being recharged may be damaged. This may cause fire.
Use cordless power tools and electric garden equipment only with designated batteries
Use of cordless power tools and electric garden equipment with other batteries may lead to battery
damage. This may cause fire and personal injury.
Do not use damaged or modified batteries
Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable risks. This may cause fire, explosion and
personal injury.
Do not use defective batteries
Immediately stop using batteries when abnormalities are noticed, such as smell, heat, discoloration, or
deformation. Otherwise the battery may be damaged. This may cause heat generation, smoke, fire, or
explosion.
Storage
Always carefully observe warning notices on batteries and in instructions for use. Use only
recommended battery types.
Lithium batteries preferably are to be stored at ambient temperature and in dry places (max. 50 °C).
Large temperature fluctuations are to be avoided. (For example, do not store near heat radiators, do
expose to sunlight for sustained periods).
Consult local authorities and insurers when storing large quantities of lithium batteries.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Not applicable. Lithium ion batteries are products, which do not release substances under normal and
reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. Therefore there is normally no need for exposure controls
and personal protection
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Compact batteries with (plastic) housing, terminals
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
When an upper temperature limit of (e.g. 130°C) is exceeded, batteries may rupture or the pressure
relief mechanism may be activated.