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Disconnect the charger from the
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mains before closing or opening
connection to the battery / power
tool / device.
Keep the charger clean and away
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from wet and rain. Do not use
the charger outdoors. Dirt and the
entry of water increase the risk of electric
shock.
Operate the charger only with
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the appropriate original batteries.
Charging other batteries may result in
injuries and risk of fire.
Avoid mechanical damage to the
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charger. This can result in internal short
circuits.
Do not operate the charger on a
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combustible surface (e.g. paper,
textiles). Risk of fire due to heating dur-
ing charging.
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If the power cable for this equipment is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a customer service agent of
the same or a similarly qualified person in
order to prevent hazards.
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The battery of the appliance is not fully
charged at the time of delivery. It there-
fore needs to be fully recharged before
you use it for the first time. Slot the bat-
tery into the base and plug the battery
charger into a mains outlet.
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When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the mains and from the
appliance.
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Do not charge the battery continuously
since this may damage the battery cells.
Note: Repeatedly charging small capaci-
ties may damage the battery cells. Re-
charge the battery only if the appliance is
becoming slow.
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Do not use the charger to charge non-
rechargeable batteries.
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9) RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if properly operating and handling this
electric tool, some residual risks will remain.
Due to its construction and build, this electric
tool may present the following hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear pro-
tection.
c) Damage to your health caused by swing-
ing your hands and arms when operating
the appliance for longer periods of time
or if the unit is not held or maintained
properly.
Warning! During operation, this
electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field which, under certain
circumstances, may impair the
functionality of active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or lethal injuries, we rec-
ommend that persons with medical
implants consult their doctor and the
manufacturer of their medical im-
plant before operating the machine.
Charging the battery
Do not expose the battery to
extreme conditions such as
heat or impact. Risk of injury
from escaping electrolytic so-
lution! After eye/skin contact,
rinse the affected areas with
water or a neutraliser and
consult a doctor.