EINHELL GE-CH 1855 Li Kit Consignes De Sécurité page 9

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just 80% of its capacity when new. Weakened
cells in an aged battery pack are no longer
capable of meeting the high power requirements
and therefore pose a safety risk.
5. Do not throw battery packs into an open fire.
There is a risk of explosion!
6. Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to fire.
7. Do not exhaustively discharge batteries.
Exhaustive discharge will damage the battery
cells. The most common cause of exhaustive
discharge is lengthy storage or non-use of partly
discharged batteries. Stop working as soon as
the performance of the battery falls noticeably or
the electronic protection system triggers. Place
the battery pack in storage only after it has been
fully charged.
8. Protect batteries and the tool from overloads.
Overloads will quickly result in overheating and
cell damage inside the battery housing without
this overheating actually being apparent
externally.
9. Avoid damage and shocks.
Replace batteries which have been dropped from
a height of more than one meter or which have
been exposed to violent shocks without delay,
even if the housing of the battery pack appears to
be undamaged. The battery cells inside the
battery may have suffered serious damage. In
this respect, please also read the waste disposal
information.
10. If the battery pack suffers overloading and
overheating, the integrated protective cut-off will
switch off the equipment for safety reasons.
Important. Do not press the ON/OFF switch any
more if the protective cut-off has actuated. This
may damage the battery pack.
11. Use only original battery packs. The use of other
batteries may result in injuries, explosion and a
fire risk.
Information on chargers and the charging
process
1. Please check the data marked on the rating plate
of the battery charger. Be sure to connect the
battery charger to a power supply with the voltage
marked on the rating plate. Never connect it to a
different mains voltage.
2. Protect the battery charger and its cable from
damage and sharp edges. Have damaged cables
repaired without delay by a qualified electrician.
3. Keep the battery charger, batteries and the
cordless tool out of children's reach.
4. Do not use damaged battery chargers.
5. Do not use the supplied battery charger to charge
other cordless tools.
6. In heavy use the battery pack will become warm.
Allow the battery pack to cool to room
temperature before commencing with the
charging.
7. Do not over-charge batteries.
Do not exceed the maximum charging times.
These charging times only apply to discharged
batteries. Frequent insertion of a charged or
partly charged battery pack will result in over-
charging and cell damage. Do not leave batteries
in the charger for days on end.
8. Never use or charge batteries if you suspect
that the last time they were charged was
more than 12 months previously. There is a
high probability that the battery pack has already
suffered dangerous damage (exhaustive
discharge).
9. Charging batteries at a temperature below 10°C
will cause chemical damage to the cell and may
cause a fire.
10. Do not use batteries which have heated during
the charging process, as the battery cells may
have suffered dangerous damage.
11. Do not use batteries which have suffered
curvature or deformation during the charging
process or which show other non-typical
symptoms (gassing, hissing, cracking,...)
12. Never fully discharge the battery pack
(recommended depth of discharge max. 80%) A
complete discharge of the battery pack will lead
to premature ageing of the battery cells.
13. Never charge the batteries unsupervised.
Protection from environmental influences
1. Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety goggles.
2. Protect your cordless tool and the battery
charger from moisture and rain. Moisture and
rain can cause dangerous cell damage.
3. Do not use the cordless tool or the battery
charger near vapors and inflammable liquids.
4. Use the battery charger and cordless tools only in
dry conditions and an ambient temperature of 10-
40°C.
5. Do not keep the battery charger in places where
the temperature is liable to reach over 40°C. In
particular, do not leave the battery charger in a
car that is parked in the sunshine.
6. Protect batteries from overheating.
Overloads, over-charging and exposure to direct
sunlight will result in overheating and cell
damage. Never charge or work with batteries
which have been overheated – replace them
immediately if possible.
7. Storage of batteries, battery chargers and
cordless tools. Store the charger and your
cordless tool only in dry places with an ambient
temperature of 10-40°C. Store your lithium-ion
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