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• the charger or the respective connecting cables show visible signs of damage. Do
not touch the charger if it is still connected to the mains socket (risk of fatal injury).
First shut off the mains voltage supply to all terminals for the mains socket in use
(switch off/unscrew the circuit breaker, then switch off the residual current device).
Do not disconnect the charger from the mains socket until you have done so.
If handled improperly (incorrect battery type, wrong voltage range or
reversed polarity and simultaneous failure of the charger), the battery may be
overcharged and destroyed. In the worst case, the battery may explode and
cause considerable damage as a result.
Safety instructions – Handling batteries
• Batteries may contain aggressive and corrosive acids which can damage
the skin and eyes. Avoid any physical contact with the battery fluid. In case
of contact with battery fluid, rinse the affected part of the body with copious
amounts of water. If your eyes come into contact with battery acid, rinse them
out under running water for at least 5 minutes. Consult your doctor.
• Do not inhale the emitted gases and vapours.
• Never short-circuit the battery contacts.
• Prevent metallic parts from falling onto the battery. This can cause sparks or
short-circuit the battery and other electrical parts.
• When handling the battery and charger, do not wear any conductive jewellery,
such as chains, bracelets or rings.
• Wear protective goggles, acid-resistant protective gloves and protective clothing
when you work with batteries. Do not touch your eyes while you are working
with batteries.
• Never attempt to charge frozen batteries.
• Check the level of battery fluid in batteries which are not maintenance-free.
If the fluid in one or more cells has dropped below the minimum level, top up
with deionised water until the level reaches the filling mark. Do not under any
circumstances use normal tap water or battery acid to top up.
• Leave the cells of batteries which are not maintenance-free open during the
entire charging process so that any emitted gases can escape.
• The liquid of batteries which are not maintenance-free must be checked
regularly, even when being charged for longer periods (winter storage). Use
protective goggles!
• Lead batteries should never be stored in a discharged or partially discharged
state.
• To avoid damage to the batteries, it is essential to ensure that they are never
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