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Instructions for Li-ion battery packs
pack to ignite or explode.
– Keep the unused battery pack away
from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws and other small metal objects
which could bridge the contacts. A
short circuit between the battery con-
tacts 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
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ignite or explode.
– 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; always use