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Safe handling of the charger
Observe the operator’s manual of the charger.
Children cannot recognize the dangers caused
by the charger.
– Keep the charger out of the reach of chil-
dren.
– Store the charger out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If the charger is exposed to certain environ-
mental conditions, the charger may smoke or
catch fire, causing serious injury or property
damage. Damage to the charger and connect-
ing cable can cause an electric shock or short
circuit.
– Do not use the charger in a potentially ex-
plosive environment or in places with com-
bustible material.
– Do not use the charger on a flammable sur-
face.
– Only use the charger in a clean, dry and
closed room.
– Observe the permissible temperature range
of the charger.
– Make sure that the mains voltage and fre-
quency match the specifications on the char-
ger.
– Keep the charger’s contacts away from
screws and other metal objects.
– Protect the charger from rain and moisture.
Avoid spilling liquids over the charger.
– Allow the charger to cool down before stor-
age.
– Do not drop the charger.
– Store use the charger in a clean, dry and
closed room.
– Do not use the connecting cable to carry or
pull the charger.
– Use the rear wall bracket to hang the char-
ger.
– Do not unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet by any means other than the power
plug. Unplug the power cord from the power
outlet when not using the charger.
Operationally safe condition
The charger is in a safe operating condition
when
– the charger is undamaged.
– the charger is clean and dry.
– the charger is working and has not been
modified.
Only use chargers approved by the battery
manufacturer.
Only use the charger if the connection cable
and mains plug are undamaged.
Using a charger that is not safe to use can
cause serious injury and extensive property
damage.
– Do not use a damaged or defective charger.
– If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the char-
ger and allow it to dry.
– Do not open the charger.
– Do not make any changes to the charger.
– Do not insert any objects into the openings
of the charger.
– Do not connect the electrical contacts of the
charger with metallic objects. Do not short-
circuit the charger.
– Only charge approved batteries. Especially
do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.