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Please read all these instruc-
tions before using this electric
tool and please keep the
safety instructions.
Careful handling and use of
battery devices
a) Charge the batteries only in
chargers that are recommended
by the manufacturer.Riskofre
if a charger that is suitable for a
specictypeofbatteryisused
with other batteries.
b) In the power tools, use only the
batteries designed for the pur-
pose.Theuseofotherbatteries
may result in injuries and risk of
re.
c) Keep the unused battery away
from paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws and other small
metal objects, which could
cause bridging of the contacts.
A short circuit between the bat-
tery contacts may cause burns
orre.
d) If used incorrectly, liquid may
leak from the battery. Avoid
contact with this. In the event
of accidental contact, rinse off
with water. If the liquid gets into
eyes, seek medical assistance.
Leakingbatteryuidmaycause
skin irritations or burns.
e) Do not use damaged or altered
batteries. Damaged or altered
batteries can be unpredictable
andleadtore,explosionor
risk of injury.
f) Do not expose batteries to re
or elevated temperatures. Fire
ortemperaturesover130°C
can cause an explosion.
g) Follow all instructions for
charging and never charge the
battery or the battery-powered
tool outside the temperature
range stated in the operating
instructions. Incorrect charging
or charging outside the permit-
ted temperature range may de-
stroy the battery and increase
theriskofre.
Service
• Never repair damaged batter-
ies. All battery repairs may be
carried out by the manufacturer
or authorised customer service
centres only.
Special safety directions for
battery-operated tools
a) Ensure that the device is
switched off before inserting
the battery. Inserting a bat-
tery into a power tool that is
switched on may result in ac-
cidents.
b) Recharge the batteries indoors
only because the battery charger
is designed for indoor use only.
c) To reduce the electric shock
hazard, unplug the battery
charger from the mains before
cleaning the charger.
d) Do not subject the battery to
strong sunlight over long pe-
riods and do not leave it on
a heater. Heat damages the
battery and there is a risk of
explosion.
e) Allow a hot battery to cool be-
fore charging.