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An important part of responsible power tool ownership is to appropriately dispose of rechargeable batteries at the end of their service life. Yes, lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized power tools and other devices by providing long-lasting, reliable power. However, no battery lasts forever.

The Power Tool Institute, the leading organization for power tool safety resources, information, and education, has released a new video demonstrating how to properly. handle a battery that’s in thermal runaway. A lithium-ion battery that is too hot to touch, melting, smoking, or on fire may be in thermal runaway.

The Power Tool Institute (PTI), the leading organization for power tool safety resources, information, and education, is pleased to announce the launch of its new online safety video designed to help users better understand the safe way to use miter saws.

Power tools make great gifts for the holidays and are ideal for those hard-to-shop-for DIYers in your life. They’re sure to have their eyes on something special, and this time of year is the perfect time to surprise them.

Father’s Day is coming, and power tools are always a popular gift for dads. He might even be getting some replacement tools for old ones that are past their prime. It’s likely these new tools will have advanced. battery systems that aren’t compatible with tools of the past, which means dad will have to dispose of his old batteries.

We’re all familiar with the saying, “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” This sage advice definitely applies to those suspiciously lower-priced power tool batteries. The primary reason for the price disparity: the lower-priced battery is likely a knock-off, counterfeit, or unauthorized replacement battery.

For years, one of the missions of the Power Tool Institute (PTI) has been to warn tool owners and users about the dangers posed by counterfeit batteries. Now, no less an authority than the FBI is echoing that message. The FBI, in partnership with the Intellectual Property Rights Center, has issued an alert about counterfeit battery scams.

2022)—“The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten.” That’s a well-known quote from Henry Royce, co-founder of luxury car brand Rolls-Royce. It’s usually taken to mean that quality is worth paying for. But there’s another meaning: buying on price alone often ends with the disappointment of poor performance.

Shopping for a gift for Father’s Day? Power tools are always the right size. Plus, dad is sure to enjoy using them more than a tie or some cologne. Luckily, dad’s new cordless toy will probably come with a (rechargeable) battery included – but you still might want to pick up a spare to go along with the gift.

When you get a new power tool, you will eventually be in the market for primary, spare, or backup batteries to ensure future projects receive the power needed to get the job done.