AEG A18FID, Original Instructions Manual

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Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance
of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine
(risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully
charged, after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack
from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C
and away from moisture.
• Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with
local, national and international provisions and regulations.
■ The user can transport the batteries by road without further
requirements.
■ Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is
subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation
and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately.
trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by
corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
■ Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and
insulated to prevent short circuit.
■ Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within
packaging.
■ Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice.
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION
The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being
overloaded and helps to ensure long life. Under extreme stress
the battery electronics switch off the battery-lamp automatically.
To restart, switch the battery-lamp off and then on again. If the
battery-lamp does not start up again, the battery pack may have
discharged completely. In this case it must be recharged in the
battery charger.
MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots of the product must be kept clear at all times.
Use only AEG accessories and AEG spare parts. Should
components need to be replaced which have not been described,
please contact one of our AEG service agents (see our list of
guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please
state the Article No. as well as the product type printed on the label
and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at:
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 1065
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Tel. no. 1300 234 797
Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
PO Box 12-806
Penrose AUCKLAND 1642
Tel. no. 0800 234 797(0800 AEGPWR)
New Zealand
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Read the instructions carefully before starting the
product.
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
No-load speed
V
Volts
Direct current
Hot surface
Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and
electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste.
Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected separately. Waste
batteries, waste accumulators, and light sources
have to be removed from the equipment. Check with
your local authority or retailer for recycling advice
and collection point. According to local regulations,
retailers may have an obligation to take back waste
batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment
free of charge. Your contribution to the reuse and
recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and
electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand
of raw materials. Waste batteries, in particular
containing lithium, and waste electrical and electronic
equipment contain valuable and recyclable materials,
which can adversely impact the environment and the
human health if not disposed of in an environmentally
compatible manner. Delete personal data from waste
equipment, if any.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product meets
applicable regulatory requirements.