Battery Safety - Husqvarna 136 LiHD50 Operator's Manual

Battery safety

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The rechargeable Husqvarna batteries, BLi, are
exclusively used as a power supply for the relevant
Husqvarna cordless appliances. To avoid injury, the
battery must not be used as a power source for other
devices.
WARNING! Protect the battery from
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direct sunlight, heat or open flame. There
is a risk the battery may explode if it is
thrown into an open fire. There is a risk of
burns and/or chemical burns.
WARNING! Avoid all skin contact with
!
battery acid. Battery acid may cause skin
irritation, burns or corrosive injuries. If
you get acid in your eyes, do not rub but
flush your eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. See a doctor. You must
wash any exposed skin with copious
amounts of water and soap in case of
incidental contact.
WARNING! Never connect the battery
!
terminal to keys, coins, screws or other
metal as this may short-circuit the
battery. Never insert objects into the
battery's air vents.
Unused batteries must be kept away from
metal objects such as nails, coins,
jewellery. Do not try to disassemble or
crush the battery
• Use the battery in surroundings where temperatures
are between -10 °C and 40 °C.
• Do not expose the battery to microwaves or high
pressure.
• Never clean the battery or the battery charger with
water. See also instructions under the Maintenance
heading.
• Store the battery out of reach of children.
• Protect the battery from rain and wet conditions.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Battery charger safety
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Only use Chargers, Husqvarna QC, for charging the
Husqvarna replacement batteries, BLi.
WARNING! Minimise the risk of electric
!
shock or short circuit as follows:
Never insert any object into the charger's
cooling slots.
Do not try to dismantle the battery
charger.
Never connect the charger terminals to
metal objects as this can short circuit the
battery charger.
Use approved and intact wall sockets.
WARNING! Do not use the battery
!
charger close to corrosive or flammable
materials. Do not cover the battery
charger. Pull out the plug to the battery
charger in the event of smoke or fire.
Remember the risk of fire.
• Regularly check that the battery charger connection
wire is intact and that there are no cracks in it.
• Never carry the battery charger using the cable and
never pull out the plug by pulling the cable.
• Keep all cables and extension leads away from water,
oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cable is not
jammed in doors, fences or the like. Otherwise it can
cause the charger to become live.
Do not use:
• a faulty or damaged battery charger or never use a
faulty, damaged or deformed battery.