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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND
BATTERY CHARGER
You must charge the battery before you can use the
vacuum cleaner. Before using the model UC18YFSL
battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and
cautionary statements on it, the battery and in this
manual.
WARNING
USE ONLY metabo HPT BATTERIES.
OTHER MODELS 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
32°F (0°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 transformer when
charging.
10. NEVER use DC power to charge.
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
To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips
with the protection function to stop the output.
In the cases of 1 to 3 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 device is overloaded, the motor may stop.
In this case, release the switch of device and
eliminate causes of overloading. After that, you
can use it again.
3. If the battery is overheated under overload
work, the battery power may stop.
In this case, stop using the battery and let the
battery cool. 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, smoke emission, 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.
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During work make sure that swarf and dust do
not fall on the battery.
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Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on
the power tool during work do not collect on the
battery.
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Do not store an unused battery in a location
exposed to swarf and dust.
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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.).
2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such
as a nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw
or subject the battery to severe physical shock.
3. Do not use an apparently damaged or
deformed battery.
4. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than
those specifi ed.