Safety instructions for the charger
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This device may be used by children aged 8 and over and individuals with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or with lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or
have been instructed in safe use of the tool and understand the potential risks. Children must not
play with the device. Children may only clean or maintain the device if supervised.
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Do not use to charge batteries it is not intended for.
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Never connect or disconnect the charger while your hands are wet.
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Only use the charger in a well-ventilated area, do not cover it while charging and keep it in a stable
and safe place. Use the plug to disconnect it from the socket, do not pull on the cable.
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Do not use the charger in an excessively dusty or damp environment, or in direct sunlight.
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Make sure that no metal items are in the space for inserting the battery (risk of short-circuit).
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Do not connect a damaged charger or power cable to the mains network. Never disassemble or
repair the charger. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one. Contact
your retailer.
Safety instructions for rechargeable batteries
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Remove the battery from the charger immediately after charging is completed.
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Never try to charge a damaged rechargeable battery.
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Non-rechargeable batteries must not be recharged. Do not use batteries other than those specified
by the manufacturer.
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Incorrect use of the battery may lead to overheating, explosion or spontaneous combustion and
may cause serious injury.
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Check for correct polarity when using rechargeable batteries.
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Do not short-circuit the positive and negative contacts (e.g. with a wire).
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During transportation or storage, the battery must be appropriately pckaged and protected against
short-circuit between the contacts.
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Do not pierce or break the battery and protect it against other mechanical damage.
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You must not perform soldering work on the battery.
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Protect the battery against water and moisture. Out of reach of children.
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Do not disassemble batteries and do not modify them. Rechargeable batteries are equipped with
various safety systems. If one of these systems is damaged, this may cause overheating,
explosion or spontaneous combustion of the battery.
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Do not leave the battery near a naked flame, stove or other sources of heat. Protect the battery
against direct sunlight and do not leave or use in a car in nice weather.
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If the battery is not being used, it should be charged to about 30 - 50% and stored at room
temperature. During extended storage, the battery must be recharged once a year to prevent being
fully discharged.
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Charge the battery at room temperature. Otherwise the battery can be seriously damaged or its
service life reduced. Do not recharge batteries near acids or easily ignited materials.
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The battery and charge heat up during the charging process. This is normal and not considered a
defect.
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If the battery is not recharged within the specified period, you must not continue the charging
process. Otherwise the battery may heat up, explode or spontaneously combust.
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If an unusual odour, overheating, changes to colour or shape or other abnormal phenomena
appear during charging/discharging, immediately cease using the battery.
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If battery fluid gets into your eye due to leakage, do not rub it, but flush it with a large volume of
water and immediately seek medical aid. If you do not seek treatment, the battery fluid can
damage your eye.
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The battery must be charged before it is first used. The battery will only achieve its full capacity
after several charging cycles.
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Only charge batteries using chargers specified for this purpose by the manufacturer. Malfunctions
or fire may occur if you use a different charger.
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Vapour may escape if the battery is used incorrectly or is damaged. Ensure you get enough fresh
air and seek medical aid in the case of difficulties. The vapours may irritate the airways.
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You should insulate the contacts on worn-out batteries, e.g. by using sticky tape, and hand them
into the local recycling centre or battery recycling facility. Never burn rechargeable batteries or
throw them into the normal waste bin.
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