Intended Use - Kärcher BC 18V Mode D'emploi

their safety, and if they have un-
derstood the resultant hazards
involved. ● Children may only
perform cleaning work and user
maintenance under supervision.
●Check that the mains voltage
corresponds with the voltage
stated on the type plate of the
charger. ● Only use the charger
for charging approved battery
packs. ● Inspect the plug-in pow-
er supply, connection cable, bat-
tery adapter and battery pack for
damage every time before use.
Do not use any damaged devic-
es. Replace any damaged de-
vices. ● Do not charge any
damaged battery packs. Re-
place damaged battery packs
with battery packs approved by
KÄRCHER.
Does not apply to appliances with a fixed
● Do not open the charger. In
battery
case of damage or defect, re-
place the charger. ● Protect the
connection cable against heat,
sharp edges, oil and moving unit
parts. ● Pull the plug out of the
mains socket before cleaning
the charger or performing clean-
ing work.
CAUTION ● Do not use the
battery pack when dirty or wet.
●Do not put the battery pack into
the battery adapter of the charg-
ing device if it is dirty or wet.
ATTENTION ● Short circuit haz-
ard. Protect the contacts of the
battery adapter against contact
with metal parts. ● Short circuit
hazard. Do not store the battery
packs together with metal ob-
jects. ● Risk of damage. Do not
wind the connection cable
around the plug-in power supply
or the battery adapter. ● Never
cover the charger during use.
●Do not carry the charger by the
connection cable. ● Use the
charger in interior spaces only.
Note ● Be sure to read the safe-
ty instructions enclosed with the
battery pack. Adhere to the safe-
ty instructions during use.
Safety instructions for
transportation
The lithium-ion battery is subject
to the requirements of danger-
ous goods regulations.
The battery pack can be trans-
ported by the user in public traf-
fic areas without any further
restrictions.
When shipping by third parties
(transport companies), special
requirements for packaging and
labelling must be observed.
Do not use the battery pack if the
casing is damaged.
Tape off open contacts.
Pack the battery tightly and se-
curely. The battery pack must
not be able to move in the pack-
aging.
Observe the national regula-
tions.
CAUTION
Exploding battery pack
Risk of injury and damage due to exploding battery pack
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