5.
BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY CHARGER
Safety
Correct handing of battery pack and battery chargers
Ensure that the power tool is switched OFF before you insert the battery
pack. Inserting a battery pack into a power tool that is the switch can be
locked in on position can cause accidents.
Charging battery pack only with the chargers recommended by the
manufacturer.
Charging the battery pack in another type of charger can lead to injury or
fire.
Only use the battery pack with the power tools, The use of other batteries
can lead to injury or fire.
Keep unused batteries away from staples, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other metal objects that could bridge the contacts on the battery pack. A
short circuit between the battery pack contacts can lead to burns or fire.
Fluid can leak from the battery pack if the power tool or the battery pack
is used incorrectly. Avoid contact with any fluid which may leak from the
battery pack. Wash your skin with water should you come into contact
with the fluid. Should the fluid come into contact with your eyes, rinse with
water and seek immediate medical attention. Fluid leaking from batteries
can lead to irritation or burns.
Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflammable surfaces or in
combustible environments. The heat produced during the charging
process may pose a fire hazard.
Ensure sufficient ventilation whilst charging. Do not operate the battery
charger in enclosed cabinets or in close vicinity to heat sources and keep
it out of direct sunlight. Ambient temperatures in excess of +50
o
C can
lead to malfunctions.
Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
The battery charger is not intended to be used by persons (including
children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and/or knowledge, except if being supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or having received instructions from this
person on how to operate the device.