General Safety Information - Metabo BSA 12-18 LED 2000 Manual Original

Original instructions

1. General Safety Information

WARNING – Read the operating
instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Only recharge with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. Chargers designed for a specific type of
battery may pose a fire hazard when used together with
other battery types.
You must always insert the correct batteries in the
lamp. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
When not in use, keep batteries away from paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects that could bridge the contacts. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery. Avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not operate the lamp in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. The lamp can generate sparks which may ignite
dust or vapours.
Avoid accidental operation. Make sure that the lamp
is switched off before connecting the battery and
before picking up or carrying the lamp. Accidentally
pressing the switch on the device or connecting the
device to the power supply when already switched on
can lead to accidents.
Always switch off the lamp when not in use.
Never use electrical devices with a defective switch.
Electrical devices that can no longer be switched on or off
are dangerous and must be repaired immediately.
Remove the battery or unplug it before adjusting,
cleaning and storing the device or changing acces-
sories. These precautionary measures prevent acci-
dental operation of the lamp.
When not in use, keep the lamp out of the reach of
children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
device or these instructions to operate the device.
Electrical devices are dangerous when used by inexperi-
enced personnel.
Maintain the device carefully. Check that all moving
parts are functioning correctly and do not seize,
make sure that no parts are broken or damaged to
an extent where they affect the function of the lamp.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
electrical tools.
Do not operate the lamp without a window, or with a
window that is damaged.
Use the lamp, accessories, etc. as described in
these instructions. taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Using elec-
trical devices for applications other than those intended
can lead to dangerous situations.
Always have your lamp repaired by qualified
personnel only using genuine spare parts. This will
ensure that the device functions safely.
Keep your lamp away from heat sources and fires.
Do not store your lamp in moist or wet ambient
conditions. Do not store in locations where temper-
atures may reach or exceed 40 °C. Examples include
alcoves, motor vehicles or metal structures during the
summer.
Keep lamp away from rain.
Do not leave the lamp on while unattended.
Never use an incomplete lamp or one on which an
unauthorised modification has been made. Do not
switch on the lamp if parts or guard devices are
missing or defective.
Ensure it is steady. Secure the lamp properly if it is
attached to a stand.
Fix and secure in such a way that the connection
cannot become lose accidentally (e.g. by turning).
Do not load the suspended lamp with additional
weight. Do not use the cord as fastening option.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak
from defective Li-Ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact
with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of
water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and
seek medical attention immediately!
Warning - general danger!
Battery packs may not be disposed of with regular
waste. Return faulty or used battery packs to your
Metabo dealer!
Do not allow battery packs to come into contact with
water!
Observe the minimum distance
x,xm indicated on the device from illuminated
objects. If the distance is not observed,
there is the risk of overheating.
Do not direct the light beam into the eyes of
people or animals.
In accordance with IEC/EN 62471 for
"Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp
systems", these lamps are in the Exempt Group.
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