Risk of fire and explosion. This
ensures that the safety of the
device is maintained.
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Before each use, check the
charger, cable and plug and
have them repaired by quali-
fied professionals and only
with original parts. Do not
use a defective charger and
do not open it up yourself. This
ensures that the safety of the
device is maintained.
Connect the charger only to
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a socket with an earth. En-
sure that the mains voltage
matches the specifications
on the charger rating plate.
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from
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the mains before closing or
opening connection to the
battery / power tool / device.
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Keep the charger clean and
away from wet and rain. Do
not use the charger outdoors.
Dirt and the entry of water in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
Operate the charger only
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with the appropriate original
batteries. Charging other bat-
teries may result in injuries and
risk of fire.
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Avoid mechanical damage to
the charger. This can result in
internal short circuits.
Do not operate the charger on
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a combustible surface (e.g.
paper, textiles). Risk of fire due
to heating during charging.
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If the power cable for this equip-
ment is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer,
a customer service agent of the
same or a similarly qualified per-
son in order to prevent hazards.
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The battery of the appliance is
not fully charged at the time of
delivery. It therefore needs to
be fully recharged before you
use it for the first time. For the
first recharge cycle we rec-
ommend that you charge the
battery for about 5 hours. Slot
the battery into the base and
plug the battery charger into a
mains outlet.
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When the battery is fully charged,
unplug the charger from the
mains and from the appliance.
Charging time is approx. 5 hours.
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Do not charge the battery con-
tinuously since this may damage
the battery cells. Note: Repeat-
edly charging small capacities
may damage the battery cells.
Recharge the battery only if the
appliance is becoming slow.
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Do not use the charger to charge
non-rechargeable batteries.
9) RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if properly operating and han-
dling this electric tool, some residual
risks will remain. Due to its con-
struction and build, this electric tool
may present the following hazards:
a) Ear damage if working without
ear protection.
b) Damage to your health caused
by swinging your hands and
arms when operating the ap-
pliance for longer periods of
time or if the unit is not held or
maintained properly.
c) Lung damage, if suitable res-
piratory protection is not worn
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