g) Follow all instructions
for charging and never
charge the battery or the
battery-powered tool
outside the temperature
range stated in the oper-
ating instructions. Incorrect
charging or charging outside
the permitted temperature
range may destroy the battery
and increase the risk of fire.
Service
•
Never repair damaged
batteries. All battery repairs
should be carried out by the
manufacturer or authorised cus-
tomer service centres only.
Special safety directions for
battery-operated tools
a) Ensure that the device is
switched off before in-
serting the battery. Insert-
ing a battery into a power tool
that is switched on may result in
accidents.
b) Recharge the batteries
indoors only because the
battery charger is designed
for indoor use only.
c) To reduce the electric
shock hazard, unplug the
battery charger from the
mains before cleaning the
charger.
d) Do not subject the battery
to strong sunlight over
long periods and do not
leave it on a heater. Heat
damages the battery and there
is a risk of explosion.
e) Allow a hot battery to
cool before charging.
f) Do not open up the bat-
tery and avoid mechanical
damage to the battery. Risk
of short circuit and fumes may be
emitted that irritate the respirato-
ry tract. Ensure fresh air and seek
medical assistance in the event of
discomfort.
g) Do not use non-recharge-
able batteries!
Correct handling of the bat-
tery charger
• Keep the equipment away from
children and pets. Children
should be supervised in order
to ensure that they do not play
with the equipment.
• To charge the battery, use
only the charger supplied.
Risk of fire and explosion. This
ensures that the safety of the de-
vice is maintained.
• Before each use, check the
charger, cable and plug
and have them repaired by
qualified 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 de-
vice is maintained.
• Connect the charger only
to a socket with an earth.
Ensure that the mains volt-
age matches the specifica-
tions on the charger rating
plate. Risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the charger
from the mains before
closing or opening con-
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