Safety Instructions; Protective Circuit; Safety Instructions For Transport - Kärcher 18/25 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Safety instructions

– This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards in-
volved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user mainte-
nance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
– Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
– Check battery pack for damage prior to
every use. Do not use damaged battery
packs.
– Do not subject the battery pack to me-
chanical stress.
– The battery pack must not be complete-
ly immersed in water or stored in a wet
environment
– The voltage of the battery pack must
correspond to the voltage indicated on
the type plate of the device used.
– The battery voltage must match the
voltage indicated on the type plate of
the charger.
– Do not use the battery pack in a dirty or
wet condition. Allow the battery pack
and connections to dry completely be-
fore use.
– Do not charge the battery pack in explo-
sive atmospheres.
– Protect the battery pack against heat,
sharp edges, oil and moving unit parts.
– No metal parts may touch the contacts
of the battery pack, risk of short circuit.
– Do not open the battery pack. Get re-
pairs done only by authorised experts.
– Use the battery pack only with the ap-
proved charger.
– Move only clean and dry battery packs
on to the battery holder of the charger.
– Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Replace damaged battery packs.
– Do not dispose off battery packs by
throwing them into fire or through
household waste.
– Avoid contact with fluids oozing out of
defective battery packs. Rinse with wa-
ter in case of accidental contact with flu-
id. Consult a doctor if fluid comes into
contact with eyes.
– Remove the battery pack from the de-
vice before carrying out any mainte-
nance and care work.

Protective circuit

The installed protective circuit protects the
battery pack against
 Overheating
 Full discharge
 Overcharging
 Short-circuit

Safety instructions for transport

The lithium-ion battery is subject to the re-
quirements of dangerous goods regula-
tions and can be transported by the user in
public traffic areas without any further re-
strictions.
When shipping by third parties (transport
companies), special requirements for pack-
aging and labelling must be observed.
Only send the battery if the casing is un-
damaged. Tape off open contacts and pack
the battery tightly and securely. It must not
be able to move in the packaging.
Please also observe the national regula-
tions.
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