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Have any damaged or defective
parts repaired or replaced by an
authorized repair agent.
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Regularly check the charger lead for
damage. Replace the charger if the
lead is damaged or defective.
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Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specified
in this manual.
Additional safety instructions
After use
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Unplug the charger before cleaning
the charger or charging base.
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When not in use, the appliance
should be stored in a dry place.
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Children should not have access to
stored appliances.
Batteries and chargers
Batteries
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Never attempt to open for any
reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not expose the battery to heat.
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Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40°C.
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Charge only at ambient tempera-
tures between 10°C and 40°C.
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Charge only using the charger
provided with the appliance. Using
the wrong charger could result in an
electric shock or overheating of the
battery.
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When disposing of batteries,
follow the instructions given in the
section “Protecting the
environment”.
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Do not damage/deform the battery
pack either by puncture or impact,
as this may create a risk of injury
and fire.
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Do not charge damaged batteries.
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Under extreme conditions, battery
leakage may occur. When you
notice liquid on the batteries care-
fully wipe the liquid off using a cloth.
Avoid skin contact.
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In case of skin or eye contact, follow
the instructions below.
Warning!
The battery fluid may cause
personal injury or damage to property.
In case of skin contact, immediately
rinse with water. If redness, pain or
irritation occurs seek medical atten-
tion. In case of eye contact, rinse
immediately with clean water and seek
medical attention.
Chargers
Your charger has been designed for a
specific voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
Warning!
Never attempt to replace
the charger unit with a regular mains
plug.
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Use your Black & Decker charger
only to charge the battery in the
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