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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 Li-ion batteries into the trash or
the munici pal waste stream, which may be
illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Li-ion 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.”
Battery Removal Instructions
Run motor until battery is completely
discharged before attempting to remove
battery from your tool.
1. Remove the six (6) housing screws with a
flat blade screwdriver.
2. Remove housing cover by lifting upward
from front end of tool.
3. Disconnect lead wires from switch.
4. Wrap heavy insulating tape around battery
terminals or enclose in a sealable plastic bag
to prevent possible shorting.
5. Dispose of battery through your local waste
removal authority or a Skil Service Center.
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.
Battery Care
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.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. They may explode.
Battery Disposal
Do not attempt to
disassemble the battery or
remove any com ponent projecting from the
battery terminals. Fire or injury may result.
Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals
with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
Lithium-ion Batteries
If equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the battery
must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an
environ mentally sound manner.
“The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
indicates Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation is voluntarily
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
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