Westfalia ASS18 Original Instructions Manual page 14

▪ Periodically check all nuts, bolts and other fixings and tighten where
necessary.
▪ Should the unit become damaged do not use it any further and have it
repaired by a professional or contact our customer service. Do not
disassemble the unit or try repairing it yourself.
▪ Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
▪ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
▪ Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a
"live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
give the operator an electric shock.
▪ Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to
a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves
it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Additional Battery and Charger Safety Notes
▪ WARNING: Li-Ion batteries, if incorrectly used, stored or charged are a fire,
burn and explosion hazard.
Use the battery charger correctly
▪ Refer to the section of this manual relating to use of the battery charger
before attempting to charge the battery.
▪ Do not attempt to use the charger with other batteries. Keep the battery
charger clean; Foreign objects and dirt can cause a short circuit and block the
ventilation holes. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
overheating or fire.
▪ Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to
follow these instructions may cause overheating or fire.
▪ Use only chargers recommended by the manufacturer to charge the
batteries. If a charger is not suitable for a certain kind of battery there is a risk
of fire.
▪ Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
▪ Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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