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3.1
Operator
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Persons who are not familiar with the operat-
ing instructions are not allowed to use the ap-
pliance.
3.2
Use and handling of the rechargeable
battery-operated radio
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Do not place the rechargeable battery-oper-
ated radio on an unstable surface or in a high
location. Do not suspend the rechargeable
battery-operated radio by its handle. It could
fall. This can result in injuries and malfunc-
tion.
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Do not sit on or step on the rechargeable bat-
tery-operated radio. This can result in injuries
or malfunction.
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Make sure that no foreign bodies and mois-
ture gets into the rechargeable battery-oper-
ated radio when the battery cover is open.
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Keep the appliance dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth for
cleaning. Do not use petrol or other solvents.
3.3
Appliance safety
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Only use the appliance under the following
conditions:
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The appliance is not soiled.
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The appliance show no signs of damage.
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All controls function properly.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water and
do not use it in heavy rain.
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Do not expose the appliance to strong sourc-
es of heat.
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Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. If the appliance is operated with
worn or defective parts, guarantee claims
against the manufacturer are excluded.
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Always have defective parts replaced with
original spare parts from the manufacturer.
Do not dismantle the appliance yourself, take
it to a customer service workshop.
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Only operate the appliance with the intended
rechargeable battery and the intended batter-
ies.
3.4
Safety when operating with a power
supply
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Before operating with a power supply: Make
sure that the specified mains voltage is pres-
ent on the mains plug socket. Any other
mains voltage can lead to fire or electric
shock.
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Do not damage the mains cable in order to
avoid fire or electric shock. Do not pull on the
mains cable, do not place any objects on the
mains cable, and leave it in its original condi-
tion.
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When not using the appliance, pull the mains
plug out of the socket.
3.5
Safety information regarding the
rechargeable battery
This section mentions all the basic safety and
warning information to be heeded when using the
rechargeable battery. Read these instructions.
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Only use the rechargeable battery as desig-
nated, i.e. for AL-KO rechargeable battery-
driven appliances. Only charge the recharge-
able battery with the AL-KO charging unit
provided.
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Only unpack the new rechargeable battery
from the original packaging when it is to be
used.
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Fully charge the rechargeable battery before
using it for the first time and always use the
specified charger. Comply with the details
given in these instructions for use for
charging the rechargeable battery.
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Do not use the rechargeable battery in envi-
ronments where there is a potential risk of
explosion and/or fire.
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Do not expose the rechargeable battery to
moisture and humidity when in use with the
appliance.
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Protect the rechargeable battery from heat,
oil and fire to prevent it being damaged so no
vapours and electrolyte liquids can escape.
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Do not subject the rechargeable battery to
impacts or throw it.
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Do not use the rechargeable battery when
soiled or wet. Before use, clean and dry the
rechargeable battery with a dry, clean cloth.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paperclips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small met-
al objects that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Burns or fire can re-
sult from a short-circuit.
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Do not open, dismantle or crush the re-
chargeable battery. There is a danger of
electric shock and short-circuit.
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An improperly used and damaged recharge-
able battery can cause vapours and electro-
lyte liquid to escape. Vent the room ade-
Safety instructions
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