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Charging the battery
Do not expose the battery to
extreme conditions such as heat
or impact. Risk of injury from
escaping electrolytic solution!
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 charger,
check that the battery's outer
surface is clean and dry. There
is a risk of injury due to electric
shock.
Only use the original charger from
the package to charge the battery.
Mind not to charge the appliance
for more than 5 hours at a time. If
you do, the battery and the appli-
ance may be damaged and longer
charging times would be a waste
of energy. Excessive charging will
void the warranty.
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Charge the battery before the first
time of use. Do not briefly charge the
battery several time in a row.
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Recharge the battery when you notice
that the appliance is becoming slower.
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If a fully recharged battery lasts for con-
siderably shorter operating times, the
battery is used up and needs to be re-
placed. Only use an OEM spare battery
available from our Customer Service.
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Always take heed of the applicable
safety instructions as well as the envi-
ronmental protection regulations and
information.
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The warranty excludes all defects
caused by improper handling.
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Removing / inserting the
battery
1. To remove the battery (9) from
the appliance, press the release
button (10) on the battery and
pull out the battery.
2. To insert the battery (9), place it
on the guide track (14) and push
it back into the appliance. It will
audibly snap in.
Recharging the battery
Allow a freshly charged battery to
cool down for approx. 15 minutes
before inserting it into the battery
charger).
1. Remove the battery (9) from the
appliance, as necessary.
2. Insert the battery (9) in the
charging compartment of the
battery charger (12). It will audi-
bly snap in.
3. Connect the power supply unit
of the battery charger (12) to a
mains outlet.
The charging indicator (12a)
lights up:
Red: Equipment charging.
Green: Charging finished.
The recommended charging
time is approx. 4.5 hours.
4. When the battery is fully re-
charged unplug the battery
charger (12) from the mains.
5. Press the release button (
on the battery (9) and pull the
battery out of the battery charger
(12).
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