IDEAL Bikes PRISMA-810, Original Instructions Manual

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SAFETY
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WARNING
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the battery and charger may cause a fire.
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Only use the charger in dry, indoor rooms under supervision.
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The battery and charger may heat up during charging: keep flammable materials
away from the battery and charger, and place the charger on a fireproof surface
when charging the battery.
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Only use the original charger to charge the battery.
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Only use the charger to charge the original battery. Do not charge other batteries
with it.
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Always pull the mains plug out of the socket after charging.
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Observe any additional safety instructions on the charger.
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Do not store the battery near metal objects such as coins, paper clips, screws,
etc. Metal objects can "short-circuit" the battery. The short circuit may cause a
fire.
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Do not short-circuit the battery.
WARNING
Risk of chemical burns and injury!
Improper handling of the battery can cause burns and/or injuries to you and
others.
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Have the battery checked by an authorised specialist dealer after a fall or hard
impact to ensure that there is no (invisible) damage that could allow battery
acid or toxic gases to escape.
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Do not open, dismantle, drill through or deform the battery or battery housing.
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Only touch a damaged battery when wearing protective gloves.
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In case of contact with damaged batteries, wear safety glasses and protective
clothing to avoid contact with battery acid.
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In case of contact with battery acid, immediately rinse the affected area
thoroughly under plenty of running water. Consult a doctor after rinsing,
especially in the event of eye contact and/or if mucous membranes (e.g. nasal
mucous membranes) are affected.
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If the battery has caught fire, proceed as follows: Immediately remove yourself
from the burning battery, shield the scene of the fire as much as possible, and
call the fire service. Do not try to extinguish the burning battery yourself with
water!