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• Keep packaging materials, especially plastic
and plastic bags, away from children. Risk of
suff ocation.
• Remove all plastic from the device before use.
• Place the mains cable in such a manner that
it does not impede and that it cannot be
unplugged accidentally.
• Disconnect the battery charger from the
power supply after the charging process.
• Keep the charger in a place that cannot be
accessed by children or unauthorised persons.
• Do not operate the device close to combustible
material or in an explosive environment.
• Always wear suitable working clothes,
protective gloves and goggles. Battery acid is
corrosive! Immediately rinse any acid splashes
with lots of water and consult a physician, if
required. If battery acid gets into the eyes,
immediately rinse under running water for at
least 10 minutes and consult a doctor.
• Batteries may not be tilted, as acid may leak
from the degassing openings.
• Do not cover the charger, keep the
ventilation openings clear, otherwise the
charger may overheat and be damaged. Never
set the charger up for operation on a surface
that is insulating (e.g. polystyrene). There is a
risk of heat built up!
• If you wish to charge a vehicle battery in the
installed state, fi rst park the vehicle safely,
put on the parking break and switch off the
ignition. Cut the battery off from the on-board
network of your vehicle. To do this, read the
manual of your vehicle or ask your specialist
workshop.
• Hold the power cable only at the power plug
when disconnecting from the power socket.
• Do not expose the charger to the vicinity of
fi re, heat and extensive temperatures over
+ 40° C!
• Store these instructions carefully and, if
necessary, pass them on to other users.
5. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
Corresponds to EC directives
Labelled electrical products may not be disposed
of in the household waste
Recommended battery capacity
Read the operating instructions
Devices with this symbol may only be operated
indoors (dry environment)
Corresponds to the requirements of §
21 of the German Product Safety Law
(Produktsicherheitsgesetz)
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the device make sure that you
have read the operating instructions for the
battery and the vehicle and you have under-
stood all of the safety precautions.
6.1 OVERVIEW
1 Mains plug
2 Ammeter for charging current
3 Carry handle
4 Fuse 30 A
5 Selector switch battery voltage 12/24 V
6 Fuse 5 A
7 Selector switch slow/fast
8 Mains switch ON/OFF
9 Positive cable red (+)
10 Negative cable black (-)
Figure 1: Overview
