Batteries; Charger - Alemite 596-Serie Benutzer- Und Wartungsanleitung

Safety
instructions for
battery and

charger

This manual contains important safety and
operating instruction for the battery charger.
DANGER

Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery.
Replace immediately.
Risk of Electric Shock 120 V AC or 230
V AC present at charger terminals.
Failure to comply may result in seri-
ous injury or death.

Batteries

• Never attempt to open for any reason.
• Do not expose battery to water.
• Do not store in locations where tempera-
ture may exceed 105 °F (40 °C) such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in the
summer.
• Charge only at ambient temperatures
between 50 and 104 °F (10 and 40 °C).
• Charge only using charger provided with
tool.
• When disposing of batteries, follow
instructions given in the section "Protect-
ing the environment."
NOTE
Do not attempt to charge
damaged batteries.
NOTE
Do not expose battery to fire.
DANGER

Do not expose battery to spark or flame.
Battery liquid may burn.
Do not splash or immerse in water or
other liquids. This may cause premature
cell failure.
Failure to comply may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
DANGER

Never attempt to open battery pack for
any reason. If plastic housing of battery
pack breaks or cracks, return to a
service center for recycling.
Failure to comply may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
CAUTION

Do not charge battery packs with any
other charger.
Do not charge any other type of bat-
tery with battery charger. Other types of
batteries may burst.
Do not clean charger with it plugged
into electrical outlet.
Failure to comply may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
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Charger
• Before using a battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on
battery charger, battery pack, and product
using battery.
• Do not expose charger to rain, snow or
frost.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger by
cord or pull on it to disconnect from recep-
tacle. Pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Have damaged or
worn power cord and strain reliever
replaced immediately. Do not attempt to
repair power cord.
• Locate cord so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless abso-
lutely necessary. Use of improper exten-
sion cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way, take it to a qualified
service center.
• Do not disassemble charger or battery
pack. Take it to a qualified service center
when service or repair is required. Incor-
rect reassembly may result in risk of elec-
trical shock or fire.
• Unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any cleaning to reduce risk of
electric shock.
• Charge battery pack in a well ventilated
place; do not cover charger and battery
with anything while charging.
• Do not store charger or battery packs in
locations where temperature may reach or
exceed 122 °F (50 °C) such as a metal tool
shed, or a car in the summer. High tem-
peratures can lead to deterioration of
storage battery.