Charging Process; Checking The Charge Status Of The Rechargeable Battery - Parkside PKGA 40-Li A1 Traduction Des Instructions D'origine

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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 a
socket with an earth. Ensure that
the mains voltage matches the
specifications on the charger rat-
ing plate. Risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the charger from the
mains before closing or open-
ing connection to the battery/
power tool/device.
• 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.
• The charger may only be
used with the corresponding
rechargeable batteries of the
Parkside X 20 V Team series.
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 heat-
ing during charging.
• If the power cable for this
equipment is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufac-
turer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly quali-
fied person in order to prevent
hazards.
• Do not use the charger to
charge non-rechargeable bat-
teries. The device could become
damaged.
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Charging Process

Do not expose the battery to
extreme conditions such as
heat or impact. Risk of injury
from escaping electrolytic so-
lution! After eye/skin contact,
rinse the affected areas with
water or a neutraliser and
consult a doctor.
Charge the battery in a dry
room only.
Prior to attaching the charg-
er, check that the battery's
outer surface is clean and
dry.
There is a risk of injury due
to electric shock.
• Charge the battery before the first time
of use.
• To recharge the battery, only use a
charger belonging to the Parkside
X 20 V TEAM series.
• If a fully recharged battery lasts for
considerably shorter operating times,
the battery is used up and needs to
be replaced. Only use an OEM spare
battery available from our Customer
Service.
• Always take heed of the applicable
safety instructions as well as the envi-
ronmental protection regulations and
information.
• The warranty excludes all defects
caused by improper handling.
Checking the charge status
of the rechargeable battery
The battery charge status indicator (3)
signalises the state of charge of the battery
(4).