Handling Rechargeable Batteries - Medion micromaxx MD 15442 Instruction Manual

ignition off and put the vehicle into park, e.g. with the hand-
brake applied (car) or with a fixed rope (boat)!
• Avoid electrical short circuits when connecting the charger to
the battery. Only connect the minus pole connection cable to
the battery's minus pole! Only connect the plus pole connec-
tion cable to the battery´s plus pole!
• Before connecting to the mains ensure that the mains power
is 220-240 V~50 Hz as per the regulations!
• When inserting the mains cable into the socket, only touch
the insulated area on the mains plug!
• Only touch the connection terminals (plus pole and minus
pole) in the insulated area!
• Detach the charger from the mains before assembly, mainte-
nance or cleaning work!
• Do not expose the charger to fire, heat or long lasting tem-
perature effects above 45°C! The charger's output power falls
automatically at higher temperatures.
• Before using the battery connection terminals disconnect the
device from the power.

4.5. Handling rechargeable batteries

• Do not use the charging and trickle charging process on bat-
teries that cannot be recharged.
• Do not use frozen rechargeable batteries!
• Do not use damaged or corroded rechargeable batteries.
• Never open or cut up rechargeable cells or batteries.
• Never expose cells or batteries to great heat or fire. Avoid
storage in direct sunlight.
• Never short circuit cells or batteries.
• Please note that when charging batteries a highly explosive
gas detonation mixture can occur. There is a risk of explosion
for improper use. Please also note:
Fire, sparks, naked light and smoking are prohibited.
When using cables and electrical appliances ensure that
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