Metabo HJA 14.4-18, Original Operating Instructions

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Original operating instructions
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and
directives specified on page 3.
This garment is intended to keep the body warm in
cold environmental conditions.
The garment may be operated only in
connection with the Metabo Power Adapter PA
14.4-18 LED-USB or Powermaxx PA.
This garment is not designed for use by persons
(including children) with physical, sensory or mental
disabilities, or with insufficient experience and/or
knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety, or have received
instructions on how to use the device by this person.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident-prevention
regulations and accompanying safety instructions
should be observed.
For your own protection and for the
protection of your device pay attention to
all parts of the text that are marked with
this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
This garment is not designed for
use by persons (including children)
with physical, sensory or mental
disabilities, or with insufficient
experience and/or knowledge.
Never allow children to use the
garment.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the garment.
You are using an electrical device. Remove the
battery pack and the Power Adapter, if you feel
unwell, if there is smoke or any smell.
Improper use may lead to burns.
The jacket can burn - do not use the jacket near
flying sparks or open fire.
Do not wear the garment on naked skin, always
wear at least a T-shirt underneath the jacket.
If you notice that the following symptoms appear
while using the garment, take off the garment,
remove the battery pack and the Power Adapter
and consult a physician. Otherwise you might risk
suffering from heat exhaustion or getting a heat
stroke.
- First signs:
Any discomfort; excessive sweating; neck pain;
nausea; vertigo or drowsiness.
- Symptoms for heat exhaustion/heat stroke:
Nausea and vomiting; pulsating headaches;
dizziness and drowsiness; absence of
perspiration; red, hot and dry skin; muscle
weakness or seizures; heart palpitations; quick,
shallow breathing; changes in behaviour such as
confusedness, disorientation or staggering gait;
unconsciousness
Do not wear the garment during pregnancy or if you
have problems that make you sensitive to
overheating.
If you have any body aids. Ask your doctor and/or
the manufacturer of the body aid if you can use this
heated garment.
Remove the Power Adapter and the battery pack
when you do not use the garment.
Deactivate the heating of the garment if you move
around in a warm environment. There is the risk of a
heat stroke.
Do not use the garment for keeping warm of
toddlers, helpless, sleeping or unconscious
persons or persons with circulatory disorders. The
wearer must be able to immediately perceive the
temperature of the garment and his/her own
physical comfort to prevent overheating.
The garment is not intended for hospital use.
Protect the garment with connected battery pack
from heat, e.g. also from continuous direct sunlight,
fire, water and moisture. There is a risk of explosion.
Do not pierce the garment with needles or other
pointed objects. A damaged heating element or a
damaged cable of the connection plug causes a
malfunction of the garment and increases the risk of
electric shock or fire.
Do not misuse the cable of the connecting plug for
other purposes such as e.g. the carrying or pulling
of the garment or for removing the battery pack.
Keep the cable away from oil, pointed objects or
moving parts. Do not kink the cable. A damaged
heating element or a damaged cable of the
1. Declaration of Conformity
2. Specified Conditions of Use
3. General Safety Information
4. Special Safety Instructions