General Safety Instructions - Gartenmeister GM ALB 40 Mode D'emploi

• Only use the charger in a dry environment at a
temperature between 10 °C and 40 °C.
• Never use a damaged charger.
• Only permit an authorised repair shop to repair
the charger or rechargeable battery.
• Prevent short circuits of the rechargeable
battery. Ensure that the rechargeable battery
terminals never come into contact with metal
objects.
• Do not store the rechargeable battery in loca-
tions where the temperature can reach 50 °C,
for example, in an automobile parked in the
sun.
• Do not expose the charger or the rechargeable
battery to moisture.
• Never burn the rechargeable battery.
• Never attempt to open the rechargeable bat-
tery.
• If the fluid in the rechargeable battery (a 25
to 30 % potassium hydroxide solution) comes
into contact with the skin, immediately flush
the affected area with plenty of water. Neutral-
ise the solution with a mild acid such as lemon
juice or vinegar. If the solution comes into
contact with the eyes, flush them for at least
10 minutes with running water and consult
with a doctor.
Dispose of batteries properly:
This product must not be disposed of with
household waste. Old devices contain valu-
able recyclable material which should be taken
for re-utilisation and to prevent damage to the
environment and human health by uncontrolled
waste disposal. Therefore, please dispose of old
devices through suitable collection systems or
send the device to the location you purchased
it for disposal. Your device will then be taken for
material recycling. Do not simply throw your elec-
trical tool in the waste bin after its long lifespan,
but dispose of it in an environmentally friendly
manner.
Leaking batteries:
If a rechargeable battery cell leaks, be certain
the escaping fluid does not come into contact
with the skin or eyes.
If it does, flush the affected area with plenty of
water and consult with a doctor.
Wipe up escaped fluid with a dry cloth and dis-
pose of it together with the old device through a
suitable collection system.
GB | Operating Instructions

General safety instructions

• This machine is not intended for use by per-
• Children should be supervised in order to
1) Instructions
1. Read these instructions carefully. Familiarise
2. Never permit children to use the device.
3. Never permit persons who are not familiar
4. Never operate the device whilst other per-
5. The operator or user is responsible for ac-
2) Preparation
1. Always wear appropriate footwear and long
2. Wear proper clothing – never wear loose
3. Wear hair protection to hold back long hair.
4. Wearing a dust mask is recommended to
5. Never operate the device with damaged pro-
3) Operation
1. Remove the rechargeable batteries:
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sons (including children) with an impaired
physical, sensory or mental capacity or insuf-
ficient experience and/or insufficient knowl-
edge unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or receive in-
structions from that person in the use of the
machine.
ensure that they do not play with the machine.
yourself with the control elements and the
correct use of the device.
with these operating instructions to use this
device. Local regulations can restrict the age
of the operator.
sons, in particular children or pet animals,
are nearby.
cidents or dangers to other persons or their
property.
trousers whilst operating the device.
clothing or jewellery. They may get caught in
moving parts. The use of rubber gloves and
suitable footwear is recommended for work-
ing outdoors.
Wear protective goggles during operation.
prevent irritation from dust.
tective shields or covers safety devices or
without properly installed safety devices, such
as the attached rubbish collector.
- when the device is not being used, when
transporting it or when it is left unattended;
- when checking, cleaning or removing block-
age from the device;
- when you carry out cleaning or maintenance