English; Safety Notes - Bosch GAS 10,8 V-LI Original Instructions Manual

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Safety Notes

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save these instructions.
 This vacuum cleaner is not intend-
ed for use by children and persons
with physical, sensory or mental
limitations or a lack of experience
or knowledge.
This vacuum cleaner can be used by
children aged 8 or older and by per-
sons who have physical, sensory or
mental limitations or a lack of expe-
rience or knowledge if a person re-
sponsible for their safety supervis-
es them or has instructed them in
the safe operation of the vacuum
cleaner and they understand the
associated dangers. Otherwise,
there is a danger of operating errors
and injuries.
 Supervise children. This will ensure
that children do not play with the vac-
uum cleaner.

Cleaning and user maintenance of
the vacuum cleaner shall not be
made by children without supervi-
sion.
Do not vacuum materials that are harm-
WARNING
ful to one's health, e. g. dust from beech
or oak wood, masonry dust, asbestos. These materials are
considered carcinogenic.
Inform yourself about the valid regulations/laws for your
country concerning the handling of materials that are haz-
ardous to one's health.
Use the vacuum cleaner only when you
WARNING
fully understand and can perform all
functions without limitation, or have received appropri-
ate instructions. A thorough introduction reduces operating
errors and injuries.
Bosch Power Tools
The vacuum cleaner is suitable only for
WARNING
vacuuming dry materials. The penetra-
tion of liquids increases the risk of an electric shock.
The vacuum cleaner may only be
used and stored indoors. The pene-
tration of rain or moisture into the vacuum cleaner lid increas-
es the risk of an electric shock.
Do not vacuum hot or burning dusts,
WARNING
and in rooms with an explosion hazard.
Dusts can ignite or explode.
 Remove the battery before cleaning or performing
maintenance on the vacuum cleaner, making tool ad-
justments, changing accessories or storing the vacuum
cleaner. This safety measure prevents the vacuum cleaner
from being started accidentally.
 Provide for good ventilation at the working place.
 Have the vacuum cleaner repaired only through qualified
specialists and only using original spare parts. This en-
sures that the safety of your vacuum cleaner is maintained.
 Do not clean the vacuum cleaner with a water jet point-
ed directly at it. The penetration of water into the vacuum
cleaner lid increases the risk of an electric shock.
 The intake port and ventilation slots must not be shut,
covered or clogged. This is to ensure proper operation of
the motor.
 Do not vacuum any sharp-edged objects such as broken
glass, nails, stones, needles or razor blades. This is to
ensure that the filter is not damaged.
 Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and mois-
ture. Danger of explosion.
 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from oth-
er 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.
 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-
curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritations or burns.
 In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-
pours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek
medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irri-
tate the respiratory system.
 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufac-
turer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
 Use the battery only together with your Bosch product.
This is the only way to protect the battery against danger-
ous overload.
 The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as
nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An
internal short circuit can occur and the battery can burn,
smoke, explode or overheat.
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