• Always use suitable protection when placing the charger
on valuable furniture, otherwise the charger may cause
scratches, pressure points or discolouration.
c) Operation
• This charger must not be used by children.
• This charger can charge up to eight rechargeable AA or
AAA NiCd or NiMH batteries. It can also charge Li-Ion,
NiZn, LiFePO
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and LiHv batteries.
• Never insert other rechargeable batteries or non-
rechargeable batteries into the charger. This may cause
a fire or explosion!
•
Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation during use;
never cover the charger or the power adapter. Leave
sufficient distance (at least 20 cm) between the charger
and other objects. The charger may cause a fire if it
overheats!
• The charger is only intended to be used with a stabilised
direct current of 5 V/DC (e.g. using the power adapter
provided).
• Never leave the product unattended during use. The
charger comes with a range of safety mechanisms to
ensure safe use. However, malfunctions may still occur
from time to time.
• Never wear metal or conductive objects (e.g. jewellery
such as necklaces, bracelets or rings) when handling the
charger or rechargeable batteries. This may result in a
short circuit, which can cause a fire or explosion.
• Never place metallic leads and contacts between the
rechargeable battery and the charging slot! Insert the
batteries directly into the battery charger.
• Do not connect the charging channels of the charger to
each another.
• Only use the product in temperate climates. It is
not suitable for use in tropical climates. Refer to the
"Technical data" section for information on the permitted
ambient conditions.
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