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i). Never operate the machine with defective guards or
shields, or without safety devices, or if the cord is
damaged or worn.
j). Do not connect a damaged cord to the supply or
touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from
the supply as damaged cords can lead to contact with
live parts.
Special safety directions for battery-operated
tools
a). Do not expose the battery to strong sunlight or a
hot environment over a long period of time.
Heat
damages the battery and there is a risk of explosion.
b). Allow a hot battery to cool before charging.
c). Do not open up the battery.
Risk of short circuiting,
and fumes may be emitted that irritate the respiratory
tract. In the case of inhaling, ensure you get fresh air
quickly and seek medical assistance in the event of
discomfort.
Safety directions for the battery charger
a). The charger must only be connected to a mains
socket via a residual-current circuit breaker (RCD)
with a rated leakage current of not more than 30
mA.
b). Children should not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out
by children without adult supervision.
c). To charge the battery, use the charger supplied
only.
Risk of fire and explosion. This ensures that the
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safety of the device is maintained.
d). Before each use, check the charger, cable and plug
and have them repaired by qualified professionals
and only with original parts.
Do not use a defective
charger and do not open it up yourself. This ensures
that the safety of the device is maintained.
e). Ensure that the mains voltage matches the
specifications on the charger rating plate.
Risk of
electric shock.
f). Disconnect the charger from the mains before
closing or opening connection to the battery /
power tool / device.
This ensures that the battery and
charger are not damaged.
g). Keep the charger clean and away from wet and
rain. Do not use the charger outdoors.
Dirt and
water increase the risk of electric shock.
h). Operate the charger only with the appropriate
original batteries.
Charging other batteries may result
in injuries and risk of fire.
i). Avoid mechanical damage to the charger.
This can
result in internal short circuits.
j). Do not operate the charger on a combustible
surface (e.g. paper, textiles).
Risk of fire due to
heating during charging.
k). If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, a customer
service agent of the same or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent hazards.
l). Do not use the charger to charge non-rechargeable
batteries.
