• Avoid operation in direct proximity of strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmitter aerials or
HF generators. This can affect the control electronics.
• Ensure that the cables are not crushed or damaged by sharp edges.
• Do not place any containers filled with liquid, vases or plants, on or next to the charger.
When these liquids get into the charger, the charger will be destroyed and there is a considerable fire
hazard.
In this case, disconnect the charger from the voltage/current supply at once; disconnect the connected
rechargeable batteries from the charger. Do not use the charger again - bring it to a specialist work-
shop.
c) Operation
• The charger may only be connected to a stabilised direct current voltage of 11 - 18 V/DC as voltage/
current supply.
• Do not wear any metal or conductive materials, such as jewellery (necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc.) whi-
le you are working with the charger or batteries. Short-circuit poses a danger of burns and explosion.
• Do not operate the product unattended. Despite a considerable number of protective circuits, it is
impossible to exclude the possibility of malfunctions or problems during the charging process.
• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation during operation. Never cover up the charger. Leave enough of
a distance (at least 20 cm) between charger and other objects. Overheating causes a danger of fire!
• The charger must only be used to charge (or discharge) rechargeable batteries of types NiMH, NiCd,
LiIon/LiPo/LiFe and lead batteries. Never charge any other rechargeable battery types or non-recharge-
able batteries. There is great danger of fire or explosion!
• Only operate the product in moderate climate, never in tropical climate. For more information on accep-
table environmental conditions, see the chapter „Technical Data".
• Never operate the device immediately after it was taken from a cold room to a warm room. The resul-
ting condensation may lead to malfunctions or damage!
Let the product reach room temperature before taking it into operation again. This may take several
hours!
• Avoid operation in direct proximity of strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmitter aerials or
HF generators. This can affect the control electronics.
• If you have reason to believe that the device can no longer be operated safely, disconnect it immediate-
ly and make sure it is not operated unintentionally.
Disconnect the charger from the voltage/current supply. Do not use the product anymore after this, but
take it to a specialised workshop or dispose of it in an environmentally compatible manner.
• It can be assumed that operation without danger is no longer possible if the device has any visible da-
mage, the device no longer works, after extended storage under unsuitable conditions or after difficult
transport conditions.
• Keep the entire product at a dry, clean site that is not accessible to children.
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