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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions
given in the section "Disposal".
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Do not damage/deform the battery pack either by punc-
ture or impact, as this may create a risk of injury and
fire.
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Do not charge damaged batteries.
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Take special care of the battery. Avoid dropping it onto
any hard surface and do not subject it to pressure or any
other form of mechanical stress. Keep the battery away
from extreme heat and cold.
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Important Danger! Never short-circuit the battery or
expose it to moisture. Do not store it together with any
metal parts which could short-circuit the contacts. The
battery could overheat, start burning or explode.
Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. When
you notice liquid on the batteries, proceed as follows: Care-
fully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact. In
case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below.
Chargers
1.2
Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage.
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
WARNING:
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When not in use and before cleaning and servicing,
disconnect the battery charger from the power supply.
•
Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular
mains plug.
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Use your charger only to charge the battery in the appli-
ance/tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries
could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
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Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or an authorized Service Centre in
order to avoid a hazard.
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