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rised persons unless they are
supervised by a person re-
sponsible for their safety or
have been instructed on how
to use the rechargeable bat-
tery. Unauthorised persons in-
clude, for example:
■
Persons (including chil-
dren) with limited physical,
sensory or mental aptitude.
■
Persons who have no ex-
perience and/or knowledge
of the rechargeable battery.
■
Children must be supervised
and instructed so they do not
play with the rechargeable
battery.
■
Do not leave the rechargeable
battery permanently in the
charger. For prolonged stor-
age, remove the rechargeable
battery from the charger.
■
When not in use, remove the
rechargeable batteries from
the operated appliances.
■
Dry the unused rechargeable
battery and store in a closed
place. Protect from heat and
direct sunlight. Unauthorised
persons and children must not
have access to the recharge-
able battery.
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3.2.2 Safety information
regarding the charging
unit
This section mentions all the ba-
sic safety and warning informa-
tion to be heeded when using
the charger. Read these instruc-
tions.
■
Only use the appliance as
designated, i.e. for charging
the intended rechargeable
batteries. Only charge original
rechargeable batteries from
AL-KO in the charging unit.
■
Before each use, inspect the
entire appliance – and espe-
cially the mains cable and the
rechargeable battery compart-
ment – for damage. Only use
the appliance when it is in
proper working order.
■
Do not use the appliance in
environments where there is a
potential risk of explosion and/
or fire.
■
Only operate the appliance in-
doors and do not expose it to
moisture and humidity.
■
Always place the charging
unit on a well ventilated and
non-inflammable surface be-
cause it heats up during the
charging process. Keep the
ventilation slots clear and do
not cover the appliance.
Safety instructions
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