WARNING:
• Do not use incompatible battery chargers since they could damage the batteries and
potentially cause a fire.
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Keep a safe distance from flames or sparks.
• Before using the battery charger, make sure that the frequency and voltage indicated on the
rating plate match the mains voltage.
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Keep the battery charger's cable at a safe distance from any hot surfaces.
• Do not smoke near the battery charger, during the charging cycle.
• Carefully read the user manual of the battery charger you want to use before recharging.
• Do not attempt to open the battery for any reason whatsoever. Avoid any contact with the
liquid that seeps out of damaged batteries. If necessary, rinse the area of skin which came
into contact with the liquid in water; in case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly and seek
medical advice.
• Do not let the battery get dirty or wet.
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The battery must not be exposed to excessive heat (e.g. rays of sunshine, flames, etc.). Do
not leave the battery in places where the temperature could exceed 40°C.
• The battery contacts must not touch metal parts, to avoid any risk of short-circuits.
• The battery must be kept far from metal objects, to avoid any risk of short-circuits.
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Do not throw the battery into the fire.
• Do not throw the battery away with domestic waste; respect the disposal regulations in
force in the country where the appliance is used.
• Always recharge the battery at a room temperature between 10°C and 40°C. Recharge the
battery using the power supply unit supplied with the appliance. Do not attempt to recharge
damaged batteries.
• Only use the power supply unit delivered with the appliance to recharge the battery supplied
by the manufacturer or by a specialized technician. Other batteries could explode, causing
harm to people and damage to property.
• Do not use the battery charger in potentially explosive environments.
• The battery charger contacts must not touch metal parts, to avoid any risk of short-circuits.
• Never attempt to recharge the primary cell batteries: danger of explosion.
• Never attempt to recharge damaged batteries.
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Every time you want to use the battery charger and the battery, first make sure they are
not damaged. Do not use damaged appliances. Have faulty parts repaired by the staff of a
technical assistance center.
• Have any faulty supply wires replaced immediately.
• Do not let the power supply unit get dirty or wet.
• Do not open the power supply unit.
• Do not connect the power supply unit to probes.
• The batteries must be clean and dry when they are inserted in the battery charger. Do not
use the battery charger if the battery holder support is dirty or wet.
ATTENTION:
the battery charger must only be used in a covered place.
ATTENTION:
read this manual before using the appliance or carrying out any maintenance
work.
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