Safety Symbols; Specific Safety Information; Battery Charger Safety; Battery Safety - RIDGID RBC 10 Bedienungsanleitung

Safety Symbols

In this operator's manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safe-
ty information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. Not all listed safe-
ty symbols may be used with this product.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
NOTICE
This symbol means read the operator's manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator's manual contains
important information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce
the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates a risk of electrical shock.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
battery charger to re duce the risk of electrical
shock or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
If you have any questions concerning this RIDGID
uct:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local Ridge Tool contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.

Battery Charger Safety

• Charge only the RIDGID
listed in the Accessories Section with the RIDGID
Battery Charger (Catalog Number 32068). Other
types of batteries may burst causing personal injury
and property damage.
• Do not probe battery charger with conductive ob -
jects. Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks,
burns or electrical shock.
• Do not insert battery into charger if charger has
been dropped or damaged in any way. Damaged
charger increases the risk of electrical shock.
® prod-
® rechargeable batteries
Ridge Tool Company
RBC 10 Li-Ion Battery Charger
• Charge battery in temperatures above 41°F (5°C)
and below +95°F (35°C). Store charger and battery
packs in temperatures above -4°F (-20°C) and
below +104°F (40°C). Proper care will prevent serious
damage to batteries. Improper care of batteries may
result in battery leakage, electrical shock or burns.
• Use an appropriate power source. Do not attempt
to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator
or DC power receptacle. May cause damage to
charger resulting in electrical shock, fire or burns.
• Do not allow anything to cover the charger while in
use. Proper ventilation is required for correct operation
of charger. Covering vents may result in fire. Allow a
minimum of 4" (10 cm) of clearance around the charg-
er for proper ventilation.
• Unplug the charger when not in use. Reduces risk
of injury to children and untrained persons.
• Do not charge battery pack in damp, wet or explo-
sive environment. Do not expose to rain, snow
or dirt. Contaminants and moisture increase the risk
of electrical shock.
• Do not open the charger housing. Have repairs
performed only at authorized locations.
• Do not carry charger by power cord. Reduces risk
of electrical shock.

Battery Safety

• Properly dispose of the battery. Expo sure to high
temperatures can cause the battery to explode, so do
not dispose of in a fire. Place tape over the termi-
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