Safety instructions
ing, fire or explosion of the
battery.
■
Do not open, dismantle or
crush the rechargeable bat-
tery. There is a danger of
electric shock and short-cir-
cuit.
■
An improperly used and dam-
aged rechargeable battery
can cause vapours and elec-
trolyte liquid to escape. Vent
the room adequately and in
the case of any disorders,
consult a doctor.
If accidental contact with elec-
trolyte liquid occurs, flush with
water and thoroughly rinse the
eyes immediately. Then con-
sult a doctor.
■
This rechargeable battery
must not be used by unautho-
rised persons unless they are
supervised by a person re-
sponsible for their safety or
have been instructed on how
to use the rechargeable bat-
tery. Unauthorised persons in-
clude, for example:
■
Persons (including chil-
dren) with limited physical,
sensory or mental aptitude.
■
Persons who have no ex-
perience and/or knowledge
of the rechargeable battery.
■
Children must be supervised
and instructed so they do not
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play with the rechargeable
battery.
■
Do not leave the rechargeable
battery permanently in the
charger. For prolonged stor-
age, remove the rechargeable
battery from the charger.
■
When not in use, remove the
rechargeable batteries from
the operated appliances.
■
Dry the unused rechargeable
battery and store in a closed
place. Protect from heat and
direct sunlight. Unauthorised
persons and children must not
have access to the recharge-
able battery.
3.4 Safety information
regarding the charging
unit
This section mentions all the ba-
sic safety and warning informa-
tion to be heeded when using
the charging unit. Read these in-
structions.
■
Only use the charging unit as
designated, i.e. for charging
the intended rechargeable
batteries. Only charge original
rechargeable batteries from
AL-KO in the charging unit.
■
Before each use, inspect the
charging unit – and especially
the mains cable and the re-
chargeable battery compart-
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