1. SAFETY
Failure to observe the safety and general
instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and / or serious injury.
Store these instructions in a safe
place. Only use the charger if you can
fully evaluate all functions and carry
them out without restrictions, or if you
have received corresponding instruc-
tions.
v Supervise children during use,
cleaning and maintenance.
This will ensure that children do not
play with the charger.
v Charge only lithium-ion batteries
of the POWER FOR ALL system
type PBA 18V with a capacity of
1.5 Ah or more (5 battery cells or
more). The battery voltage must
match the battery charging volta-
ge of the charger. Do not charge
any nonrechargeable batteries.
Otherwise there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
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v Keep the charger clean.
Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
v Always check the charger, cable
and plug before use. Stop using
the charger if you discover any
damage. Do not open the charger
yourself, and have it repaired only
by a qualified specialist using only
original replacement parts. Dam-
aged chargers, cables and plugs
increase the risk of electric shock.
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Read all the safety and
general instructions.
Do not expose the charger
to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
v Do not operate the charger on an
easily ignited surface (e. g. paper,
textiles, etc.) or in a flammable
environment. There is a risk of fire
due to the charger heating up during
operation.
v Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a
risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
v In case of damage and improper
use of the battery, vapours may
also be emitted.
Ensure the area is well ventilated and
seek medical attention should you
experience any adverse effects. The
vapours may irritate the respiratory
system.
v Under abusive conditions, liquid
may be ejected from the battery.
Contact with this liquid should be
avoided. If contact accidentally
occurs, rinse off with water. If the
liquid comes into contact with
your eyes, seek additional medi-
cal attention. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or
burns.
v Do not cover the ventilation slots
of the charger. Otherwise, the
charger may overheat and no longer
function properly.
v In order to avoid safety hazards, if
the power supply cord needs to be
replaced, this must be done by
GARDENA or by a customer service
centre that is authorised to repair
GARDENA power tools.
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