Charging The Battery - Parkside 341749 2001 Original Instructions Manual

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• Before each use, check the
charger, cable and plug
and have them repaired by
qualified professionals and
only with original parts. Do
not use a defective charger and
do not open it up yourself. This
ensures that the safety of the de-
vice is maintained.
• Connect the charger only
to a socket with an earth.
Ensure that the mains volt-
age matches the specifica-
tions on the charger rating
plate. Risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the charger
from the mains before
closing or opening connec-
tion to the battery / power
tool / device.
• Keep the charger clean
and away from wet and
rain. Do not use the charg-
er outdoors. Dirt and the entry
of water increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
• Operate the charger only
with the appropriate origi-
nal batteries. Charging other
batteries may result in injuries
and risk of fire.
• Avoid mechanical damage
to the charger. This can result
in internal short circuits.
• Do not operate the charger
on a combustible surface
(e.g. paper, textiles). Risk of fire
due to heating during charging.
• If the connection cable of this
device is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer
or their customer service or by
a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid hazards.
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• The battery of your device
is only partially pre-charged
upon delivery and must be fully
charged before being used for
the first time. Insert the battery
into the base and connect the
charger to the mains.
• Remove the mains plug when the
battery is fully charged and discon-
nect the battery from the charger.
• Do not attempt to charge non-
rechargeable batteries in the
charger.
• Do not use any accessories that
are not recommended by PARK-
SIDE. This can result in electric
shock or fire.

Charging the battery

Do not expose the battery to
extreme conditions such as
heat or impact. Risk of injury
from escaping electrolytic solution!
After eye/skin contact, rinse the af-
fected areas with water or a neut-
raliser and consult a doctor.
Charge the battery in a dry
room only.
Prior to attaching the charger,
check that the battery's outer sur-
face is clean and dry.
There is a risk of injury due to elec-
tric shock.
Switch off the device and remove
the battery before carrying out any
maintenance work.
The rechargeable battery only
reaches its full capacity once it has
been charged several times.