Lithium-Ion-Battery (Battery with lithium-ion cells)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

The ingredients of the lithium-ion cells are housed in gas-tight metal housings, which are designed to withstand the temperatures and pressures when used and handled properly. Under normal conditions of use and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, there is no risk of igni- tion or explosion or the risk of escaping contents. Handling and work safety Protect battery packs from moisture Protect battery packs against moisture, e.g. rain or splash, and do not immerse in liquids, e.g. wa- ter. Contact with liquids can cause damage, which sometimes leads to heat generation, smoke, ig- nition or explosion of the battery pack only after hours or days. Do not expose battery packs to fire or heat Fire or temperatures above 130 ° C may cause the battery pack to ignite or explode. Do not use damaged, deformed or modified battery packs Damaged, deformed or altered battery packs may have altered characteristics that could lead to fire, explosion, leaking fluids or injury. Defective battery packs can leak flammable liquid Incorrect use or defective battery packs may cause a slightly acidic, flammable liquid to escape. Avoid contact with this liquid. In case of contact with skin, rinse with water. If the fluid gets into your eyes, rinse with clear water and seek medical attention immediately. Leaking battery fluid may cause skin irritation or burns. Do not open or disassemble battery packs Opening or disassembling the battery pack may modify or disable built-in safety and protection measures. This can lead to heat development, smoke, combustion or explosion of the battery pack. Only charge battery packs in chargers of the approved battery system Only charge battery packs in chargers recommended and approved by the manufacturer for the type of battery pack. There is a risk of fire and explosion when charging battery packs on non-rec- ommended chargers. There is also a risk of fire and explosion if non-original equipment batteries are charged on Metabo chargers. Do not use faulty or defective battery packs Do not use defective battery packs. Battery packs that show abnormal properties such as abnor- mal heating or poor power output, show signs of odor, heat, discoloration or thermal deformation should not be used. The use of defective or faulty battery packs can cause fire and explosion. Storage and keeping of battery packs Short circuits can be caused by bridging the battery contacts with metal objects such as screws, nails, paper clips, keys or other electrically conductive objects. Short circuits can cause burns or fires. Even discharged battery packs can still cause short circuits because they still have a residual charge to protect against a deep discharge. To avoid accidental and unwanted short circuits, insu- late the battery contacts of battery packs outside the machine with a protective cap from the scope of delivery or adhesive tape. Shock, impact and the penetration of objects are to be avoided for battery packs. Battery packs should not be exposed to large external forces such as shocks or blows, and foreign objects should be prevented from entering. This can lead to leakage, heat, smoke, ignition or ex- plosion.