Safety Precautions - EAL APA 16496 Manuel De L'opérateur

4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Keep children away and do not allow
children to operate this device!
• Only use this product as intended!
• Do not manipulate or disassemble the
device!
• For your own safety, only use accessories
and spare parts that are stated in these
instructions or that are recommended by
the manufacturer!
• The warning triangle labels all instructions
important to safety. Always follow these
otherwise you could injure yourself or
damage the device.
• Do not smoke and do not ignite naked
fl ames when working on the battery.
There is a risk of explosion.
• Only connect the device to a power
socket installed according to regulations.
The voltage must correspond to the
specifi cation on the type plate of the
device.
• Do not trap the power cable and protect it
from sharp edges, damp, heat or oil.
• The power cable of the unit cannot be
replaced. In the event that the cable is
damaged, the unit must bedisposed of.
• Do not operate the d evice or immediately
pull the plug if it is damaged or you
suspect it may be defective. In this case,
contact our technicians.
• Pull the plug when the device is not in use.
• Keep packaging materials, especially
plastic and plastic bags, away from
children. Risk of suff ocation.
• Remove all plastic from the device before
use.
• Place the mains cable in such a manner
that it does not impede and that it cannot
be unplugged accidentally.
• Disconnect the battery charger from the
power supply after the charging process.
• Keep the charger in a place that cannot
be accessed by children or unauthorised
persons.
• Never operate the device in the vicinity of
fl ammable materials or in an environment
prone to explosion.
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• Always wear suitable working clothes,
protective gloves and goggles. Battery
acid is corrosive! Immediately and
thoroughly wash off any splashed acid and
consult a doctor, if necessary. If battery
acid gets into the eyes, immediately
rinse under running water for at least 10
minutes and consult a doctor.
• Do not cover the charger, this may lead
to overheating and result in damages.
Never set the charger up for operation
on a surface that is insulating (e.g.
polystyrene). There is a risk of heat built
up!
• If you wish to charge a vehicle battery in
the installed state, fi rst park the vehicle
safely, put on the parking break and
switch off the ignition. Cut the battery
off from the on-board network of your
vehicle.
• For this purpose, read the manual of your
vehicle or ask your specialist workshop.
• This charger enables you to charge a
battery without needing to disconnect it
from the on-board network. If you wish
to make use of this option, make sure that
your vehicle will not be damaged by this
process. For this purpose, read the manual
of your vehicle or ask your specialist
workshop.
• To remove the battery charger, fi rst pull
the plug out of the socket and observe
the sequence for disconnection. This
prevents sparks from forming. Since
charging generates a detonating gas, this
is particularly important for the sake of
your safety.
• Only hold the power cable at the power
plug when disconnecting from the power
socket.
• Never expose the charger to the vicinity
of fi re, heat and extensive temperatures
over +40°C.
• Store these instructions carefully and, if
necessary, pass them on to other users.