Skil 2867 - Manual (Page 5)

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When batteries are not in
tool or charger, keep them
away from metal objects. For example, to
protect terminals from shorting
DO NOT
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
result.
To prevent fire or injury
when batteries are not in
tool or charger, always place protective
cap onto end of battery pack. Protective
cap, guards against terminal shorting.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may
explode.
Do not attempt to
disassemble the battery or
remove any component projecting from
the battery terminals. Fire or injury may
result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed
terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent
shorting.
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the
battery must be collected, recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally sound
manner.
“The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates Robert
Bosch Tool Corporation is
voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or
Canada. The RBRC program provides a
convenient alterative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation’s involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.”
NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
If equipped with a nickel-metal hydride battery,
the battery can be disposed of in a municipal
solid waste stream.
! WARNING
! WARNING
Battery Care
Battery Disposal
! WARNING
Place charger on flat non-flammable
surfaces and away from flammable
materials when re-charging battery pack.
The charger and battery pack heat during
charging. 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 case
are observed unplug the charger immediately
and do not use the battery pack or charger.
Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Skil may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
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