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temperatures and if exposed to explosive or flammable
materials, will result in flame or possible explosion, causing
serious personal injury, death or property damage.
1.
Always make sure flammable objects are kept at a safe
distance.
2. Never use near gas, petroleum products, or other
explosive substances.
3. Do not use near combustible materials such as dry grass,
leaves, and paper, which can scorch and catch fire.
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DANGER!
Use extreme caution when starting a fire.
Some charcoal contains impurities that cause sparks and
popping. Sparks could cause minor or moderate injury or
property damage.
4. Never bury tip under charcoal or wood.
5.
Never leave the unit in the fire.
6.
Sparks can be generated and fly towards you and others.
7. Sparks and ash can be blown out of designated burning
area.
Maintenance
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WARNING!
Always switch the product off, remove the
battery and wait until the appliance is completely cool down
before performing inspection, maintenance, and cleaning work.
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WARNING!
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a
hazard or cause product damage.
General Cleaning Tips
Use a soft, dry brush to clean the air inlet area. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean the housing. Do not use
house-hold cleaners, since many contain chemicals, which
could seriously damage the plastic housing of the fire starter.
Do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
dry cleaning fluids or similar products on the fire starter.
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WARNING!
Never allow any liquid to get inside the
fire starter or immerse any part of the fire starter into a liquid.
Ensure the air inlet and the housing are clean and free of
obstructions.
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WARNING!
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Storage
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WARNING!
Let the fire starter cool to room temperature
before placing it in storage.
• Switch off the unit, remove the battery. Wait until it is
completely cooled down. Thoroughly clean the housing.
•
Store
the fire starter, with the battery and charger indoors in
a safe location out of the reach of children. Keep away from
corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing
salt.
Disposal
Recycling the tool
•
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted
municipal waste. Use separate collection facilities.
•
Contact your local government agency for information
regarding the collection systems available.
• If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills
or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the
groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your
health and well-being.
•
When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer
is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for
disposal at least free of charge.
Rec Disposal
The product comes in a package that protects it against
damage during shipping. Keep the package until you are
sure that all parts have been delivered and the product is
functioning properly. Recycle the package afterwards or keep it
for long-term storage.
WEEE symbol. Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your local authority
or local store for recycling regulations.
Battery C Disposal
Always dispose of your battery pack according to federal,
state, and local regulations. Contact a recycling agency in your
area for recycling locations.
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CAUTION!
Even discharged battery packs contain
some energy. Before disposing, use electrical tape to cover
the terminals to prevent the battery pack from shorting, which
could cause a fire or explosion.
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury or explosion,
never burn or incinerate a battery pack even if it is damaged,
dead or completely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes and
materials are emitted into the surrounding atmosphere.
1. Batteries vary according to device. Consult your manual
for specific information.
2. Install only new batteries of the same type in your product
(where applicable).
3. Failure to insert the battery in the correct polarity, as
indicated in the battery compartment or manual, may
shorten the life of the battery or cause the battery to leak.