Safety Information; General Information; Charger, Charging - VOLTCRAFT VC 900 A Mode D'emploi

5. SAFETY INFORMATION

P lease read the entire operating instructions before using the product for the first time; they con-
tain important information on how to operate the device correctly. The guarantee/warranty will
expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-compliance with the operating instructions! We do
not assume any liability for consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for personal injury or damage to property caused by incorrect
handling or non-observance of the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee will
expire.
a) General information
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible for safety and approval
reasons (CE).
• The entire product must not become damp or wet. There is the risk of potentially fatal electric shock!
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight, high temperatures (>35 °C) or extreme cold (<0 °C). Keep
it away from dust and dirt.
• Keep the product away from sources of ignition or open fire, do not smoke while handling the product.
• The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children. Pay particular attention when children are present!
Children might attempt to stick objects into the device through the casing openings. This will destroy the
device. There also is a danger of explosion and fire from short-circuit of the integrated lead battery or
danger of death from electrical shock!
• The product must only be set up, used or stored in places that are not accessible to children.
• Maintenance, adjustments and repair work may only be carried out by a specialist/specialised work-
shop. The device contains no parts that require servicing or adjusting by you.
• In commercial institutions, the accident prevention regulations of the Employer's Liability Insurance
Association for Electrical Systems and Operating Materials are to be observed.
• In schools, training centres, hobby and self-help workshops, the use of the product must be supervised
by responsible trained personnel.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It might become a dangerous toy for children!
• Handle the product with care. It can be damaged by impact, blows or when dropped even from a low
height.
• If you determine any damage, the device must no longer be operated; take the product to a specialist
workshop or dispose of it environmentally compatibly.
b) Charger, charging
• The included plug-in charger must only be operated at a mains voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz.
• Set-up of the mains adapter is constructed pursuant to protection category II.
• Never use any other charger than the included one to charge the quick-start system.
• The corresponding cable with cigarette lighter plug is included for charging at a cigarette lighter socket.
• Charging lead batteries can lead to the formation of explosive gases. Therefore, always perform charg-
ing only in well-ventilated rooms. Never charge lead batteries in containers or in badly ventilated rooms.
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