Additional Safety Rules For Charger And Battery Cartridge - Kerbl FARM CLIPPER 18188 Instructions For Use Manual

• To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified serviceman.
• Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is
required, Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
• The battery charger is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the battery charger.
• If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
• If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention
right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

1.5 Additional safety rules for charger and battery cartridge

• Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 0°C (40°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F).
• Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
• Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
• Always cover the battery terminals with the battery cover when the battery cartridge is not used.
• Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain. A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
• Do not store the tool and Battery Cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed
50 °C (122 °F).
• Do not incinerate the Battery Cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
• Be careful not to drop, shake or strike battery.
• Do not charge inside a box or container of any kind. The battery must be placed in a well ventilated area
during charging.
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