Additional Safety Instructions For Your Charger; Safety Warnings For Battery Pack - Qualcast CHT18LA1 Assembly Manual

Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

Additional Safety Instructions For Your Charger

1. Before charging, read the instructions.
2. After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove the chassis
connection and then the battery connection.
3. Do not charge a leaking battery.
4. Do not use chargers for works other than those for which they are designed.
5. Before charging, ensure your charger is matching the local AC supply.
6. For indoor use, or do not expose to rain.
7. The charging device must be protected from moisture.
8. Do not use the charging device in the open.
9. Do not short out the contacts of battery or charger.
10. Respect the polarity "+/-" when charging.
11. Do not open the unit and keep out of the reach of children.
12. Do not charge the batteries of other manufactures or ill-suited models .
13. Ensure that the connection between the battery charger and battery is correctly positioned and is
not obstructed by foreign bodies.
14. Keep battery charger's slots are free of foreign objects and protect against dirt and humidity. Store
in a dry and frost-free place.
15. When charging batteries, ensure that the battery charger is in a well-ventilated area and away from
inflammable materials. Batteries can get hot during charging. Do not overcharge any batteries. Ensure
that batteries and chargers are not left unsupervised during charging.
16. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries, as they can overheat and break.
17. Longer life and better performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air
temperature is between 18
4.5 C, or above 40.5
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18. Charge only battery pack of the same model provided by manufacturer and of models
recommended by manufacturer .

Safety Warnings for battery pack

a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer
where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by conductive materials. When battery
pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come into contact with the skin or eyes.
If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical
advice.
f ) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery pack has been swallowed.
C and 24 C. Do not charge the battery pack in air temperatures below
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C. This is important as it can prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
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