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Regularly check the following:
i) Blades are clear and can rotate freely –
Accumulation of debris around the blades could impair
performance or damage the motor. Inspect and clean
the area around the blades before every use.
ii) Safety devices are operating properly –
Do not tamper with or adjust safety devices.
iii) Bolts and screws are properly tightened –
Visually inspect the machine for any damage and ensure
that the cordless cultivator is in safe working
condition.
iv) Use only identical replacement parts –
Always replace damaged parts with original equipment
manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only. Replacement parts
that do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety.
Battery & Charger
Safety Instructions
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery
pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries that are safe,
durable and have a high energy density. The battery cells have
a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially
formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded.
This data is then used exclusively to be able to assemble the
best possible battery packs.
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be
exercised when handling batteries. The following points must
be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only
be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling
of the battery pack can cause cell damage.
IMPORTANT!
Analyses confirm that incorrect use and poor
care of high-performance batteries are the main factors
responsible for personal and/or product damage.
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WARNING!
Use only approved replacement batteries;
other batteries may damage the power tool and cause it to
malfunction, which can lead to serious personal injury.
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WARNING!
Do not use a battery pack or appliance that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery
pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
Have your battery pack serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the battery pack is maintained.
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CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of injury, charge the
24V iON+ lithium-ion battery pack only in its designated 24V
iON+ lithium-ion charger. Other types of chargers present risk
of fire, personal injury and damage. Do not wire a battery pack
to a power supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Such misuse
will permanently disable or damage the battery pack.
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Avoid dangerous environments –
Do not charge the
battery pack in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations.
Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of
explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable
materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting
or removing the battery pack, which could lead to a fire.
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Charge in a well-ventilated area –
Do not block the
charger vents. Keep them clear to allow for proper
ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open flames near a
charging battery pack. Vented gases may explode.
NOTE:
The safe temperature range for the battery is 41°F
(5°C) to 105°F (40.5°C). Do not charge the battery outside in
freezing weather; charge it at room temperature.
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Maintain charger cord –
When unplugging the charger,
pull the plug, not the cord, from the receptacle to reduce
the risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord.
Never carry the charger by its cord or yank it by the cord
to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will not
be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or
stress when the charger is in use. Do not use the charger
with a damaged cord or plug. Replace a damaged charger
immediately.
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Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary –
Using the wrong, damaged or improperly
wired extension cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a
properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the
female plug matching the male plug on the charger.
Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical
condition.
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Use only recommended attachments –
Use of an
attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury.
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Unplug charger when not in use –
Make sure to remove
battery packs from unplugged chargers.
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
always unplug the charger before performing any cleaning
or maintenance. Do not allow water to flow into the charger.
Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock
hazards.
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Do not burn or incinerate battery packs –
Battery packs may explode, causing personal injury or
damage. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
battery packs are burned.
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Do not crush, drop or damage battery packs –
Do not use the battery pack or charger if they have
sustained a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or have
been damaged in any way (i.e. pierced with a nail, hit with a
hammer, stepped on, etc.).
