Gardena 8835 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

GARDENA Replacement Battery Li-Ion 18 V / 25 V / 36 V Battery
Translation of the original German operating instructions.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the
notes given. Acquaint yourself with the use of the battery, the charging
technology (see operating instructions GARDENA Rechargeable Battery
unit) and observe the safety instructions.
For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 as well as people, who
are not acquainted with the instructions should not use the battery.
Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities may use the product
only if they are supervised or instructed by a responsible person.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
product. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
v Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
1. Area of application of your GARDENA Replacement Battery
Proper use as directed:
The rechargeable battery is used as a power supply for the relevant
GARDENA cordless appliances and is intended for use in private house
and hobby gardens. The replacement battery must not be used in public
facilities, parks, sports grounds, next to roads or in agriculture or forestry.
Observance of the operating instructions provided by GARDENA is
a prerequisite for correct use of the rechargeable battery.
2. Safety Instructions
v Please observe the safety instructions on the battery.
FIRE RISK! Short-circuit!
v Do not bridge the contacts of the battery with metal
components.
Check your replacement battery before each use:
Visually check the battery before each use. A damaged battery must be
disposed of and must not be posted or transported.
Use / responsibility:
Attention! For risks of injury the battery must not be used as power
source for other devices. Only use the battery for the GARDENA
appliances intended.
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Electrical safety:
FIRE RISK!
v The battery to be charged must be placed on a non-flammable,
heat resistant and non-conductive surface while charging.
Keep corrosive, flammable and easily combustible objects clear
of the battery charger and the battery.
Do not cover the battery charger and the battery while charging.
Unplug the battery charger immediately in the event of smoke
formation or fire.
Only original GARDENA Charger Units may be used for charging.
The use of other battery chargers may damage the batteries irreparably
and even cause a fire.
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Protect batteries from heat and fire. Do not leave on radiators or
expose to strong sunshine for long periods.
Only use and charge the battery in ambient temperatures of between
5 °C and 45 °C. Allow battery to cool down after long periods of use
(cooling time up to 1 hr.). An excessively hot battery cannot be charged.
The charging cable should be checked regularly for signs of damage or
ageing (brittleness) and may only be used if it is in perfect condition.
Storage:
Do not store the battery above 45 °C or in direct sunlight. Ideally, the
battery should be stored below 25 °C so that self-discharge is low. Never
store while still attached to a tool, this prevents misuse and accidents.
Do not store the battery in places where static electricity is present.
Warning! This machine produces an electro magnetical field during
operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with
active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their
physician and the medical implant manu facturer before operating this
machine. Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Danger! Small parts could be swallowed during assembly and there is a
risk of suffocation from the polybag. Keep infants away during assembly.