Safety Information Regarding The Charging Unit - AL-KO HT 2000 EasyFlex Mode D'emploi

Safety instructions
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Do not use the rechargeable battery in envi-
ronments where there is a potential risk of
explosion and/or fire.
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Do not expose the rechargeable battery to
moisture and humidity when in use with the
appliance.
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Protect the rechargeable battery from heat,
oil and fire to prevent it being damaged so no
vapours and electrolyte liquids can escape.
There is a danger of explosion!
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Do not subject the rechargeable battery to
impacts or throw it.
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Do not use the rechargeable battery when
soiled or wet. Before use, clean and dry the
rechargeable battery with a dry, clean cloth.
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When the battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects to prevent
bridging the contacts (e.g. paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws). Do not use sharp ob-
jects (e.g. a screwdriver) to work on the bat-
tery. This can cause an internal short circuit
which can lead to overheating, fire or explo-
sion of the battery.
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Do not open, dismantle or crush the re-
chargeable battery. There is a danger of
electric shock and short-circuit.
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An improperly used and damaged recharge-
able battery can cause vapours and electro-
lyte liquid to escape. Vent the room ade-
quately and in the case of any disorders, con-
sult a doctor.
If accidental contact with electrolyte liquid oc-
curs, flush with water and thoroughly rinse
the eyes immediately. Then consult a doctor.
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This rechargeable battery must not be used
by unauthorised persons unless they are su-
pervised by a person responsible for their
safety or have been instructed on how to use
the rechargeable battery. Unauthorised per-
sons include, for example:
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Persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental aptitude.
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Persons who have no experience and/or
knowledge of the rechargeable battery.
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Children must be supervised and instructed
so they do not play with the rechargeable
battery.
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Do not leave the rechargeable battery perma-
nently in the charger. For prolonged storage,
remove the rechargeable battery from the
charger.
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When not in use, remove the rechargeable
batteries from the operated appliances.
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Dry the unused rechargeable battery and
store in a closed place. Protect from heat and
direct sunlight. Unauthorised persons and
children must not have access to the re-
chargeable battery.
3.6 Safety information regarding the
charging unit
This section mentions all the basic safety and
warning information to be heeded when using the
charging unit. Read these instructions.
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Only use the charging unit as designated, i.e.
for charging the intended rechargeable bat-
teries. Only charge original rechargeable bat-
teries from AL-KO in the charging unit.
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Before each use, inspect the charging unit –
and especially the mains cable and the re-
chargeable battery compartment – for dam-
age. Only use the charging unit when it is in
proper working order.
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Do not use the charging unit in environments
where there is a potential risk of explosion
and/or fire.
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Only operate the charging unit indoors and
do not expose it to moisture and humidity.
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Always place the charging unit on a well ven-
tilated and non-inflammable surface because
it heats up during the charging process. Keep
the ventilation slots clear and do not cover
the charging unit.
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Before connecting the charging unit, make
sure that the mains voltage matches the volt-
age stated in the "Technical data".
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Only use the mains cable for connecting the
charging unit, not for any other purpose. Do
not carry the charging unit by the mains cable
and do not remove the power plug from the
power outlet by pulling on the mains cable.
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Protect the mains cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges to prevent it being damaged.
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Do not use the charging unit and recharge-
able battery when soiled or wet. Before using
the charging unit, clean and dry the recharge-
able battery.
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Do not open the charging unit or recharge-
able battery. There is a danger of electric
shock and short-circuit.
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For your own safety, only have the charging
unit repaired by qualified specialist personnel
using genuine spare parts.
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