AL-KO B50 Li, Manual

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Safety instructions
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This section mentions all ba-
sic safety and warning inform-
ation to be heeded when us-
ing the battery. Read these in-
structions.
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Only use the rechargeable
battery as designated, i.e. for
AL-KO rechargeable battery-
driven devices. Only charge
the rechargeable battery with
the charging unit provided.
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Only unpack the new re-
chargeable battery from the
original packaging when it is
to be used.
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Fully charge the rechargeable
battery before using it for the
first time and always use the
specified charger. Always
comply with the details given
in these instructions for use
for charging the rechargeable
battery.
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Only use original re-
chargeable batteries and
charging units from AL-KO.
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Do not use the rechargeable
battery in environments where
there is a potential risk of ex-
plosion and/or fire.
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Do not expose the re-
chargeable battery to mois-
ture and humidity when in use
on the appliance.
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Protect the rechargeable bat-
tery from heat, oil and fire to
prevent it being damaged so
no vapours and electrolyte li-
quids can escape.
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Do not subject the re-
chargeable battery to impacts
or throw it.
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Do not use the rechargeable
battery when soiled or wet.
Before use, clean and dry the
rechargeable battery with a
dry, clean cloth.
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When battery pack is not in
use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paperclips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects that
can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Burns
or fire can result from a short-
circuit.
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Do not open, dismantle or
crush the rechargeable bat-
tery. There is a danger of
electric shock and short-cir-
cuit.