Westfalia 86 39 46 Instruction Manual page 8

Please note the included General Safety Notes and the following
safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury:
 Keep the tool out of reach of children. It is not a toy.
 Only use this unit according to this instruction manual and for the intended
use. The unit has not been designed for continuous, professional use.
 Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to
use the unit, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a quali-
fied person.
 Never direct the power tool towards people, animals or plants. Do not point the
tool towards equipment containing electronic components.
 Only plug the battery charger to 230 V mains power. Recharge the battery only
with the provided charger.
 Protect battery and battery charger from humidity. Do not operate the battery
charger outdoors.
 When not in use and before cleaning and servicing, disconnect the battery
charger from the power mains.
 Take special care of the battery. Avoid dropping it onto
any hard surface and do not subject it to pressure or
any other form of mechanical stress. Keep the battery
away from extreme heat and cold.
 Protect the unit from humidity and extreme temperatures. Do not operate the
tool outdoors. Do not allow water or any other liquids to enter the unit.
 Do not open or attempt to repair the battery or the battery charger. If any parts
are damaged have them repaired by a qualified technician or contact our
customer service.
 Only charge and use the battery at ambient temperatures between 0 ºC and
40 ºC. When not in use, store the battery in a dry place between 10 ºC and
30 ºC.
 Important Danger! Never short-circuit the battery or expose it to moisture. Do
not store it together with any metal parts which could short-circuit the contacts.
The battery could overheat, start burning or explode.
 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own
Safety Notes
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