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10. Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a
qualifi ed serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electric shock or fi re.
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from receptacle before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Removing the battery
will not reduce this risk.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF
THE BATTERY AND BATTERY
CHARGER
You must charge the battery before you can
use the power tool. Before using the model
UC3SFL battery charger, be sure to read all
instructions and cautionary statements on it, the
battery and in this manual.
CAUTION
Use only metabo HPT battery type EBM315.
Other types of batteries may burst and
cause injury!
Follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury:
WARNING
Improper use of the battery or battery
charger can lead to serious injury. To avoid
these injuries:
1. Never disassemble the battery.
2. Never incinerate the battery, even if it is
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery
can explode in a fi re.
3. Never short-circuit the battery.
4. Never insert any objects into the battery
charger's air vents. Electric shock or damage to
the battery charger may result.
5. Never charge outdoors. Keep the battery away
from direct sunlight and use only where there is
low humidity and good ventilation.
6. Never charge when the temperature is below
50°F (10°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
7. Never connect two battery chargers together.
8. Never insert foreign objects into the hole for the
battery or the battery charger.
9. Never
use
a
booster
charging.
10. Never use an engine generator or DC power to
charge.
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transformer
when
11. Never store the battery or battery charger in
places where the temperature may reach or
exceed 104°F (40°C) such as inside metal box
or car.
12. Never expose the battery or battery charger to
rain or wet conditions.
13. Always operate charger on standard household
electrical power (120 volts). Using the charger
on any other voltage may overheat and
damage the charger.
14. Always wait at least 15 minutes between
charges to avoid overheating the charger.
15. Always disconnect the power cord from its
receptacle when the charger is not in use.
CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION
BATTERY
This battery is exclusively for the driver drill. Never
use with any other heavy-duty power tools (i.e.
Circular saw, Reciprocating saw, Disc grinder and
Blower etc.). To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion
battery is equipped with the protection function to
stop the output. In the cases of 1 and 2 described
below, when using this product, even if you are
pulling the switch, the motor may stop. This is not
the trouble but the result of protection function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the
motor stops.
In such case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop.
In this case, release the switch of tool and
eliminate causes of overloading. After that, you
can use it again.
Furthermore, please heed the following warning
and caution.
WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage,
heat
generation,
explosion and ignition beforehand, please
be sure to heed the following precautions.
1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on
the battery.
○ During work make sure that swarf and dust do
not fall on the battery.
○ Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on
the power tool during work do not collect on the
battery.
○ Do not store an unused battery in a location
exposed to swarf and dust.
○ Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and
dust that may adhere to it and do not store it
together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).
smoke
emission,