Cordless tools (battery powered).
Cordless tools get their electrical power from batteries. They
demand the same respect that "corded" tools demand. Remember,
cordless tools are very capable of causing injury if all safety
precautions are not followed. Read and thoroughly understand the
instruction manual that is provided with the tool.

Electrical power source and cord recommendations on this web site
do not apply to cordless tools themselves, but do apply to their
chargers. If a cordless tool is connected to its recharge unit, both
pieces of equipment must conform strictly with electrical power
source and cord recommendations on this site.

Perform charging in a dry location, away from all combustible
materials.

If the battery of your tool no longer recharges properly with its
specified recharge unit, return the tool and charger to your
distributor service center as listed in the yellow pages or your
tool's instruction manual.

Do not operate cordless tools in or near flammable liquids or in
gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally
spark and the sparks may ignite fumes.

Always recharge a cordless tool and its battery with its own
specified charging unit. Never attempt to recharge a cordless tool
in a recharging unit not specifically recommended for that tool or
battery pack by the manufacturer.

Keep both tool and recharging unit in an area not accessible to
children or inexperienced persons.

Be aware that a cordless tool can always be in an operating
condition because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet. Unless the batteries are removed, the tool can function at
any time the switch is turned on.

Remove batteries or lock the switch in its "OFF" position before
changing accessories, adjusting or cleaning tools. This removes the
power supply while hands are in vulnerable locations such as near
switches, bits, or blades. Consult your instruction manual.

Do no short the battery pack. A battery pack short can cause a
large current flow, overheating, and possible burns or a fire. Do not
touch the terminals with any conductive material. Do not store the
battery pack in a container with metal objects such as wire, nails
or coins. Do not expose the battery pack to moisture.

Do not incinerate battery pack or throw it into water even if it is
damaged or is completely worn out. Battery packs can explode in
a fire.

Cordless tools may contain nickel cadmium batteries. To preserve
natural resources, please recycle or dispose of properly. Local, state
or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in
ordinary trash. You may call 1-800-8-battery for disposal information.

Keep hands away from rotating or moving parts as with all power tools.

When cutting, drilling, or driving into walls, floors, or wherever "live"
electrical wires may be encountered, do not touch any metal parts of
the tool. Hold the tool only by the insulated gripping surfaces to
prevent electric shock if you contact a "live" wire.

Do not touch the drill bit, blade, cutter or the workpiece immediately
after operation. They may be extremely hot and may burn you.

Do not expose battery cartridge to moisture, frost or temperature
extremes of over 110 degrees Fahrenheit or under - 20 degrees
Fahrenheit.