Follow these important tips for battery safety,
selection, use, & disposal.
Choose batteries from the original power tool manufacturer, engineered to work optimally with corresponding power tools.
Always transport and store your Li-ion battery away from metals such as keys, coins, screws and nails, as well as liquids.
If your battery reaches the end of its life, don’t throw it away. Take it to a recycling center, or place it in a receptacle designed for recycling batteries.
Original manufacturer components share the same circuitry to best operate with matching power tools. Accept no substitute.
Original manufacturer batteries contain smart technology to monitor and maintain peak battery health.
Aftermarket and counterfeit batteries may not include all the safety design features or undergo proper testing and quality controls.
Always transport your battery away from contact with metal objects or liquids, which present a safety hazard.
Always store your battery as instructed in the owner's manual and follow manufacturer guidelines for safe storage and operating temperatures.
Stop use if it begins to overheat or is damaged, dropped, or modified.
If your battery is damaged, contact the manufacturer. If it has reached the end of its life:
We are the leading organization for power tool safety resources, information and education.
Did you know that the Power Tool Institute website offers downloadable safety materials and videos at no cost?
At the Power Tool Institute, we’re proud to work with industry leaders like Makita Tools USA., whose innovation in cordless tools and equipment continues to raise the bar in the power tool industry. Learn more about our members at our website: bit.ly/3JSF2Te
This National Battery Recycling Day, celebrate by protecting our planet by dropping off old batteries to a recycling center. Recycling old batteries helps keep you and others safe, conserves resources and keeps harmful materials out of our landfills. Find your nearest location and recycle your batteries today: bit.ly/3YmHIgl |