Safety instructions for the battery
charger
◼
Keep the battery charger away from rain or
moisture.
Penetration of water in the
battery charger increases the risk of an
electric shock.
◼
Keep the battery charger clean.
Contamination can lead to danger of an
electric shock.
◼ Before each use, check the battery
charger, cable and plug. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
Damaged battery chargers,
cables and plugs increase the risk of an
electric shock.
◼ This appliance can be used by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved, children
shall not play with the appliance. cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
◼
Do not place any objects on the battery
charger and do not place the battery
charger on soft surfaces.
There is a risk of fire.
◼ Always check that the mains voltage
matches the voltage indicated on the rating
plate of the battery charger.
◼
Never open the battery charger.
If the
battery charger is defective, take it to
a service centre.
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This battery charger is uniquely designed
for charging the battery pack of this long
reach hedge trimmer. Never use the
battery charger to charge other battery
packs or other non-rechargeable battery
packs.
Safety instructions for Li-ion
batteries
◼
Do not open the battery.
There is a risk of a short-circuit.
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Protect the battery from heat, e.g. from
continuous exposure to sunlight, fire,
water and humidity.
There is a risk of explosion.
Avoid placing the battery pack
near heat source!
Never throw the battery pack
into fire!
Never expose the battery pack
in the rain, never throw the
battery pack into water!
◼
In case of damage and improper use of the
battery, vapours may be emitted.
Ventilate
the area and seek medical help in case of
complaints. The vapours can irritate the
respiratory system.
◼
Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
◼
Use only original batteries with the
voltage indicated on the rating plate of
your electric power tool.
If other batteries
are used, e.g. imitations, reconditioned
batteries or third-party products, there is
a risk of injuries as well as damage caused
by exploding batteries.
◼
The battery voltage must match the battery
charging voltage of the battery charger.
Otherwise there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
◼
Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that
is suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
◼
Pointed objects, such as nails or screw-
drivers, or external forces may damage
the battery.
This may cause an internal
short-circuit and the battery to burn,
smoke, explode or overheat.
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