Safety
6.10 Specific rechargeable-battery-related safety instructions
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6.10.2 External influences
• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to heat or fire. Avoid storage
in direct sunlight.
• Do not throw the rechargeable battery into a fire.
• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to mechanical shocks.
• Keep the rechargeable battery clean and dry. Do not allow them to
come into contact with water.
• Clean dirty connections of the rechargeable battery with a dry and
clean cloth.
• Keep rechargeable battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects that could cause bridging of the
contacts. Danger of short circuit and fire!
• Do not insert any objects into the openings of the rechargeable bat-
tery.
• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to high pressure.
• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to microwaves.
• Protect the rechargeable battery from chemicals and salts.
6.10.3 Operational safety
• To charge the rechargeable batteries, only use the battery charger
approved by the manufacturer.
• Rechargeable batteries may only be used in the machine specified by
the manufacturer for this purpose.
• If a rechargeable battery is leaking, the fluid must not come into con-
tact with your skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the af-
fected area with plenty of water and seek immediate medical atten-
tion.
• If a rechargeable battery leaks, do not allow the contents to reach
ground water, sewage system or soil.
• Observe the polarity as indicated on the rechargeable battery and the
machine (+ and -). Ensure correct use.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries that are not intended for the ma-
chine.
• Charge rechargeable batteries before use. In this context, make sure
that the correct charging procedure is used see Start-up on page 43.
• Do not charge a damaged or defective rechargeable battery.
• Once the charge cycle is complete, the rechargeable battery is to be
disconnected from the battery charger.
• Rechargeable batteries have their best power output if they are oper-
ated at normal room temperature (about 20°C).