Pattfield Ergo Tools BASIC PE-ALB 18 Li Translation Of The Original Instructions page 205

batteries in the charger for days on end.
8. Never use or charge batteries if you suspect that the last
time they were charged was more than 12 months previous-
ly. There is a high probability that the battery pack has already
suff ered dangerous damage (exhaustive discharge).
9. Charging batteries at a temperature below 10°C will cause chemi-
cal damage to the cell and may cause a fi re.
10. Do not use batteries which have heated during the charging pro-
cess, as the battery cells may have suff ered dangerous damage.
11. Do not use batteries which have suff ered curvature or deformation
during the charging process or which show other non-typical sym-
ptoms (gassing, hissing, cracking,...)
12. Never fully discharge the battery pack (recommended depth of di-
scharge max. 80%) A complete discharge of the battery pack will
lead to premature ageing of the battery cells.
13. Never charge the batteries unsupervised.
Protection from environmental infl uences
1. Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety goggles.
2. Protect your cordless tool and the battery charger from
moisture and rain. Moisture and rain can cause dangerous cell
damage.
3. Do not use the cordless tool or the battery charger near vapors
and infl ammable liquids.
4. Use the battery charger and cordless tools only in dry conditions
and an ambient temperature of 10-40°C.
5. Do not keep the battery charger in places where the temperature
is liable to reach over 40°C. In particular, do not leave the battery
charger in a car that is parked in the sunshine.
6. Protect batteries from overheating. Overloads, over-charging
and exposure to direct sunlight will result in overheating and cell
damage. Never charge or work with batteries which have been
overheated – replace them immediately if possible.
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