Battery And Charger Safety; Battery Safety - Ridgid Rb-Fxp Serie Bedienungsanleitung

• Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by the battery charger manufac-
turer may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
• To reduce risk of damage to cord, pull
by connector rather than cord when dis-
connecting charger.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or oth-
erwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not operate charger with damaged
cord – replace it immediately.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning.
• Use an appropriate power source. An
im proper power source may cause damage
to charger resulting in electrical shock, fire
or burns.
• Do not allow anything to cover the charg -
er while in use. Proper ventilation is required
for correct operation of charger. Covering
vents may result in fire. Allow a minimum of
4" (102 mm) of clearance around the charger
for proper ventilation.
• Unplug the charger when not in use.
Re duces risk of injury to children and un-
trained persons.
• Do not carry charger by power cord. Do
not pull cord to unplug. Reduces risk of
electrical shock.
Charger and Battery Safety
• Use appropriate Charger and Battery
combinations. See Specifications. Using
chargers and batteries that are not rated
for use together can cause the battery to
burst, fire or other personal injury.
• Do not use charger or battery if either
has been dropped, modified or damaged
in any way. Modified or damaged charger
or battery increases the risk of electrical
shock.
• Do not open or disassemble the charg -
er or battery. There are no user service-
able parts. Have repairs performed only
at authorized locations. Opening or disas-
sembling the charger or batteries may
cause electrical shock or personal injury.
• Do not probe charger or battery termi-
nals with conductive objects. Shorting
of terminals may cause sparks, burns or
electrical shock.
• Do not expose charger or battery to
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damp or wet conditions, such as rain.
Make sure hands are dry when handling.
Moisture increases the risk of electrical
shock.
• Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge or store the battery pack
outside the temperature range specified
in the instructions. Charging or storing
improperly or at temperatures outside the
specified range may damage the battery
and increase the risk of battery leakage,
electrical shock or fire.
• This appliance can be used by children
8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
know ledge if they have been given su-
pervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and un-
derstand the hazards involved.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance shall not be done
by children without supervision.

Battery Safety

• Avoid contact with battery fluids. Fluids
may cause burns or skin irritation. For skin
contact, wash with soap and water. For
eye contact, immediately flush eyes thor-
oughly with water and continue flushing
for at least 15 minutes without rubbing.
Seek medical attention. See battery SDS
for additional information.
• Use batteries only with equipment spec -
ifically designating their use. Using Equip -
ment and batteries that are not rated for
use together can cause fire or other per-
sonal injury.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like
pa per clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
• Do not burn battery or expose to high
temperatures. High temperatures can
cause the battery to explode.
• Properly dispose of batteries. Do not
burn. When disposing, place tape over bat-
tery terminals to prevent shorting. Bat teries
are Li-Ion and should be recycled. Follow
all applicable local regulations for disposal
of batteries. Refer to Disposal section.
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