AEG BKS18BR, Original Instructions Manual

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WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack
or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or
conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
Ambient temperature range for battery during use is between 0°C
and 40°C.
Ambient temperature range for battery storage is between 0°C and
20°C.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The product is designed for rip- and cross-cutting of wood or similar
materials up to a maximum depth of 68 mm. The product can make
straight or bevelled cuts between 0 and 56 degrees. The product is
to be used with the base of the tool in contact with the workpiece. It
should only be used in a dry, well lit and well ventilated area.
The product is designed for handheld use. The product is not to be
mounted onto a workbench unless specific instructions about how
to do this are given by the manufacturer of the saw. Do not use for
cutting metal or masonry.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the product
for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
BATTERIES
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
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.
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The user can transport the batteries by road without further
requirements.
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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:
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Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated
to prevent short circuit.
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Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within
packaging.
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Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION LI-ION BATTERY
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 machine automatically. To restart,
switch the machine off and then on again. If the machine does not
start up again, the battery pack may have discharged completely. In
this case it must be recharged in the battery charger.
MAINTENANCE
Clean the product and guarding system with clean cloths or brushes.
The ventilation slots of the machine 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 machine 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
SYMBOLS
Safety alert
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product meets
applicable regulatory requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting
the machine.
Always wear goggles when using the machine.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work
on the machine.
Accessory - Not included in standard equipment,
available as an accessory.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material! In observance of
European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical
and electronic equipment and its implementation
in accordance with national law, electric tools that
have reached the end of their life must be collected
separately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.