Metabo PowerMaxx RC 12 Notice Originale page 9

Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not expose battery packs to open
flame!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
When not in use, keep batteries away from paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects that could bridge the contacts. Short
circuits between battery contacts can cause burns
or fires.
Protect the battery pack and batteries from heat
(including lengthy exposure to direct sunlight), fire,
water and moisture. There is a risk of explosion.
Always charge batteries in chargers
recommended by the manufacturer. Chargers
designed for a specific type of battery may pose a
fire hazard when used together with other battery
types.
Do not use this device near water.
Clean it using a dry cloth only.
Do not place the radio near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus that produce heat. Do not expose to
open fire.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
Disconnect the device from the power supply in
storms, before adjustment or repair work and
when it will not be used for long periods.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel,
who must use original spare parts only. Servicing
is required when the device has been damaged in
any way, such as when a mains adapter is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the radio has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this device to rain or moisture.
The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids may be
placed on the device.
Use only the batteries provided for this purpose in
the device. Using other batteries may cause
injuries and pose a fire hazard.
Do not operate the device in closed shelves or
cabinets without adequate ventilation.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C
and 40°C.
Do not open the device or modify it in any way.
Do not leave an empty rechargeable battery pack
in the unplugged radio for longer than 2 weeks.
Leaving the pack there for any longer can result in
total discharge and damage to the storage cells.
Once a battery pack has been totally discharged,
you cannot recharge it using this radio. However,
you can use the separate charger LC 40 for this
purpose.
5 Initial Operation
Before plugging in the device, check to see
that the rated mains voltage and mains
frequency, as specified on the rating label,
match your power supply.
Before initial use, ensure proper ventilation.
Minimum distance to other objects is 5 cm.
Do not operate the device in closed shelves
or cabinets without adequate ventilation.
Use a freely accessible power outlet to
ensure fast disconnection from the mains if
necessary.
Inserting the buffer batteries (2x AAA):
Ensure the correct polarity (+/-); note the mark in
the battery cover.
Aligning the antenna:
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