exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing.
– Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming
hot during operation.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
DATE CODE POSITION
The date code, which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing surface
that forms the mounting joint between tool and
battery.
Example:
2011 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Important Safety Instructions
for All Battery Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual
contains important safety and operating instruc-
tions for the F-AL 1040 battery charger.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on charger, battery pack,
and product using battery pack.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not
allow any liquid to get inside charger.
Electric shock may result.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the
risk of injury, charge only FÖRCH and
D
WALT rechargeable batteries. Other
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types of batteries may burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
CAUTION: Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
NOTICE: Under certain conditions,
with the charger plugged in to the
power supply, the charger can be
shorted by foreign material. Foreign
materials of a conductive nature such
as, but not limited to, grinding dust,
metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil,
or any buildup of metallic particles
should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger
from the power supply when there is
no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack
with any chargers other than the ones in
this manual. The charger and battery pack
are specifically designed to work together.
• These chargers are not intended for
any uses other than charging FÖRCH
rechargeable batteries. Any other uses
may result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk
of damage to electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it
is absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire,
electric shock, or electrocution.
• Do not place any object on top of charger
or place the charger on a soft surface that
might block the ventilation slots and result
in excessive internal heat. Place the charger
in a position away from any heat source. The
charger is ventilated through slots in the top
and the bottom of the housing.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord
or plug — have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way. Take it to an authorised
service centre.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an
authorised service centre when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution
or fire.
• In case of damaged power supply cord the
supply cord must be replaced immediately by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similar
qualified person to prevent any hazard.
• Disconnect the charger from the outlet
before attempting any cleaning. This will
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