Original Instructions - Metabo ULA 14.4-18 Notice Originale

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Original instructions

1 General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Always charge batteries in chargers recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Chargers designed
for a specific type of battery may pose a fire hazard
when used together with other battery types.
Always insert the correct batteries in the battery
hand lamp. Using other batteries may cause inju-
ries and pose a fire hazard.
When not in use, keep batteries away from paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects that could bridge the contacts.
Short circuits between battery contacts can cause
burns or fires.
Fluid may escape if batteries are used inappro-
priately. Avoid all contact with this fluid. In the
event of accidental skin contact, rinse the
affected area thoroughly. If the fluid enters your
eyes, seek immediate medical assistance.
Escaping battery fluid can cause skin irritation or
burns.
Do not operate the battery hand lamp in poten-
tially explosive environments where flammable
dust, fluids or gases are located. The lamp can
generate sparks which may ignite dust or vapours.
Avoid accidental operation. Make sure that the
battery hand lamp is switched off before
connecting the battery and picking up or
carrying the lamp. Accidentally pressing the
switch on the device or connecting the device to the
power supply when already switched on can lead to
accidents.
Always switch off the battery hand lamp when
not in use.
Never use electrical devices with a defective
switch. Electrical devices that can no longer be
switched on or off are dangerous and must be
repaired immediately.
Remove the battery before adjusting, cleaning
and storing the device or changing accessories.
These precautionary measures prevent accidental
operation of the battery hand lamp.
When not in use, keep the battery hand lamp out
of the reach of children. Do not allow personnel
to use the device unless they are already familiar
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with it or have read these instructions. Electrical
devices are dangerous when used by inexperienced
personnel.
Maintain the device carefully. Check that all
moving parts are functioning correctly and do
not seize, make sure that no parts are broken or
damaged to an extent where they affect the
function of the battery hand lamp. Have
damaged parts repaired before using the device.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
electrical tools.
Use the battery hand lamp, accessories, etc. as
described in these instructions. Take into
consideration the working conditions and tasks
required. Using electrical devices for applications
other than those intended can lead to dangerous
situations.
Always have your battery hand lamp repaired by
qualified personnel using genuine spare parts.
This will ensure that the device functions safely.
Keep your battery hand lamp away from heat
sources and fires. Do not store your battery
hand lamp in moist or wet ambient conditions.
Do not store in locations where temperatures
may reach or exceed 40 °C. Examples include
alcoves, motor vehicles or metal structures during
the summer.
Do not clean with aggressive cleaning agents.
Do not leave the battery hand lamp switched on
unattended.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked
flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak
from defective Li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your skin, rinse immediately
with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks
out and comes into contact with your eyes, wash
them with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately.
Warning - general danger!
Battery packs must not be disposed of with regular
waste. Return faulty or used battery packs to your
Metabo dealer!
Do not allow battery packs to come into contact
with water!