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CORDLESS STICK PUMP SAFETY
WARNINGS
■ Ensure that the battery pack is removed
from the battery box when installing the
product.
■ Do not submerge the product above the
water barrel hook. Water may enter the
electronic components and/or battery pack,
which can result in a short circuit, increased
risk of fire, and serious personal injury.
■ Make sure that the filter is secure and, the
water barrel hook is fixed if to be used.
■ Ensure that all connections are leak free.
Use a thread seal tape or a suitable sealant
on the connection thread.
■ When tightening threaded connections,
please do not apply excessive force that
may cause damage.
■ Do not use the product for corrosive,
abrasive, explosive or dangerous liquids.
Fluids other than water damage the product,
can create a fire hazard, and could cause
physical injuries to the operator.
■ Do not use the product with potable water.
■ Do not operate the product without liquid.
Do not run the product dry.
■ Do not use the product when people are in
the water.
■ Do not remove the hose while the product is
still operating.
■ Pollution of the liquid could occur due to
leakage of lubricants.
■ Water discharged from the product may
cause the ground to become wet and
may cause slipping. Make sure to clean
the discharged water after operating the
product.
■ Do not discharge water to areas with
electrical or high voltage elements, active
chemicals, or other objects or substances
that might cause danger when mixed with
water.
■ Hold the product securely where there is
an overmould grip. Always wear the wrist
lanyard except when the barrel hook is used.
Do not leave the product unsupervised
while in use. Make sure the product cannot
tip over.
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Original Instructions
■ Do not expose the inside of the battery
compartment to rain or wet conditions.
The product is only water resistant when
the battery compartment is closed, locked,
and without damages. Water entering the
product increases the risk of electric shock.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury,
and product damage due to a short circuit,
never immerse the product, battery pack, or
charger in fl uid or allow fl uid to fl ow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Turn off the product, remove the battery
pack, and allow both to cool down before
storing or transporting.
■ Clean the product
storing. Remove any excess water by fully
extending the product. Store the product
upright and fully extended to drain water
completely. Store the product in a dry,
well-ventilated area that is inaccessible
to children. Keep the product away from
corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts. Do not leave the product
outside during freezing conditions.
■ When transporting the product in a vehicle,
secure it against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local
and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging
and labelling when transporting batteries
by a third party. Ensure that no batteries
can come in contact with other batteries or
conductive materials while in transport by
protecting exposed connectors with insulating,
nonconductive caps or tape. Do not transport
batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check
with the forwarding company for further advice.
thoroughly before