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switching the tool off. There is a risk
of injury.
g) Always switch off the tool and remove
the battery (if applicable)
- if you leave the tool unsupervised
- before removing jams
- before control- maintenance- or
cleaning tasks
- if you have come into contact with
a foreign object
- whenever the machine starts to
vibrate uncontrollably
How to avoid accidents and injuries.
3) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR BATTERY-OPERATED
TOOLS
a) Do not subject the battery to strong
sunlight over long periods and do
not leave it on a heater. Heat dam-
ages the battery and there is a risk of
explosion.
b) Allow a hot battery to cool before
charging.
c) Do not open up the battery and
avoid mechanical damage to the
battery. Risk of short circuit and
fumes may be emitted that irritate the
respiratory tract. Ensure fresh air and
seek medical assistance in the event
of discomfort.
Safety Directions for the
battery charger
1) CORRECT HANDLING OF
THE BATTERY CHARGER
a) This device can be used by
individuals with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabili-
ties or a lack of experience or
knowledge if they are super-
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vised or have been instructed
in how to use the device safely
and understand the associated
dangers.
b) Children must not play with
the device. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children.
c) To charge the battery, use
only the charger supplied.
Risk of fire and explosion. This
ensures that the safety of the
device is maintained.
d) Before each use, check the
charger, cable and plug and
have them repaired by quali-
fied professionals and only
with original parts. Do not
use a defective charger and
do not open it up yourself.
This ensures that the safety of
the device is maintained.
e) Connect the charger only to
a socket with an earth. En-
sure that the mains voltage
matches the specifications
on the charger rating plate.
Risk of electric shock.
f) Disconnect the charger from
the mains before closing or
opening connection to the
battery / power tool / device.
This ensures that the battery
and charger are not damaged.
g) Keep the charger clean and
away from wet and rain. Do
not use the charger out-
doors. Dirt and the entry of wa-
ter increase the risk of electric
shock.
h) Operate the charger only
with the appropriate original
batteries. Charging other bat-
teries may result in injuries and
risk of fire.