Important safety instructions for battery operation
20 Operating Instructions Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik
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Important safety instructions for battery operation
These operating instructions describe the operation of a stud welding device
which is operated by a lithium-based high-performance battery.
The battery consists of several connected individual cells.
Due to the very high energy density and the technical design of these batteries,
the batteries must be handled very carefully.
General safety information
• Do not disassemble, open or shred batteries.
• Store batteries out of the reach of children and unauthorised persons.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
• Do not short-circuit batteries.
• Do not store batteries in a hazardous manner in a box or drawer where they
can short-circuit each other or can be short-circuited by other conductive
materials.
• Do not expose batteries to mechanical impact.
• Only remove the battery from its original packaging right before it is used.
• If a cell is leaking, the fluid must not come into contact with the skin or the eyes.
If contact has occurred, please rinse the affected area with plenty of water and
consult a physician.
• Only use chargers which are especially designed for this type of battery.
• Always observe the polarity labels plus (+) and minus (-) on the batteries and
devices. Proper use must be ensured.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries, cells or other batteries which are not
designed for the use in combination with the device.
• If the connections of batteries are soiled, clean them using a dry, clean cloth.
• Keep batteries clean and dry at all times.
• Batteries must be charged before use. Always use the proper charger and
observe the manufacturer’s instructions for correct charging.
• Do not charge batteries for an extended period if they are not used.
• Do not charge batteries at temperatures below 0 °C.
• The batteries may only be used in the SOYER® devices for which they are
intended.
Hazards due to improper battery handling
Improper handling and use of a battery may lead to electric shocks, skin irrita-
tions, chemical burns, fire or explosion.
• For safe handling and operation, the following instructions and recommen-
dations must be strictly observed.