Bosch GardenPump 18 Notice Originale page 14

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Do not modify the machine. Unau-
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thorized modifications can impair
the safety of your machine, lead to
increased noise and vibrations, and
poor performance.
Always fasten the control unit firmly
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to a wall or water tank attachment.
Take care if drilling holes.
Do not submerge the control unit
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into water.
The pump only operates when the
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cover of the control unit is closed
and the locking handle is firmly in the
bottom position.
Position the control unit in a shady
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spot. For safety reasons, the control
unit is equipped with a thermal cir-
cuit. When the control unit gets too
hot, it switches off.
Do not misuse the connection cable
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to carry, suspend or unplug the
pump. Protect the connection cable
against heat, oil and sharp edges.
Some nozzle settings may cause ob-
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jects to rebound. Wear suitable per-
sonnel protective equipment such as
safety goggles.
Never use the product without the
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filter or with a dirty or damaged fil-
ter.
Do not use the anti-siphon connector
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elsewhere e.g. on a mains water sup-
ply with higher water pressure.
Always keep the control unit cover
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closed.
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Recommendations for Optimal
Handling of the Battery Pack
Do not open the battery. There is a
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risk of short-circuiting.
Protect the battery against
heat (e.g., against continu-
ous intense sunlight), fire,
water, and moisture. There is a risk of
explosion.
Only use the battery with products
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from the manufacturer. This is the
only way in which you can protect
the battery against dangerous over-
load.
The battery can be damaged by
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pointed objects such as nails or
screwdrivers or by force applied
externally. An internal short circuit
can occur and the battery can burn,
smoke, explode or overheat.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
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There is a risk of explosion.
Occasionally clean the venting slots
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of the battery using a soft, clean and
dry brush.
Charge the machine only with the
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supplied battery charger.
Keep any unfitted battery away
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from paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connec-
tion from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals to-
gether may cause burns or a fire.
In case of damage and improper
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use of the battery pack, vapours
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