3) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS
a) Do not subject the battery to strong
sunlight over long periods and do
not leave it on a heater. Heat dam-
ages the battery and there is a risk of
explosion.
b) Allow a hot battery to cool before
charging.
c) Do not open up the battery and
avoid mechanical damage to the
battery. Risk of short circuit and
fumes may be emitted that irritate the
respiratory tract. Ensure fresh air and
seek medical assistance in the event
of discomfort.
Safety Directions for the
battery charger
1) CORRECT HANDLING OF THE
BATTERY CHARGER
•
This appliance can be used by chil-
dren aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the ap-
pliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
•
Children shall not play with the appli-
ance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without
supervision.
To charge the battery, use only the
•
charger supplied. Risk of fire and ex-
plosion. This ensures that the safety
of the device is maintained.
•
Before each use, check the charg-
er, 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 device is main-
tained.
•
Connect the charger only to a sock-
et with an earth. Ensure that the
mains voltage matches the specifi-
cations on the charger rating plate.
Risk of electric shock.
•
Disconnect the charger from the
mains before closing or opening
connection to the battery / power
tool / device. This ensures that the
battery and charger are not damaged.
•
Keep the charger clean and away
from wet and rain. Do not use the
charger outdoors. Dirt and the entry
of water increase the risk of electric
shock.
Operate the charger only with the
•
appropriate original batteries.
Charging other batteries may result in
injuries and risk of fire.
Avoid mechanical damage to the
•
charger. This can result in internal
short circuits.
Do not operate the charger on a
•
combustible surface (e.g. paper,
textiles). Risk of fire due to heating
during charging.
•
If the power cable for this equip-
ment is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer, a cus-
tomer service agent of the same or
a similarly qualified person in order
to prevent hazards.
•
Do not use the charger to charge non-
rechargeable batteries.
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