Specific Safety Warnings - Elem Garden Technic THE18VLI-410 Original Instructions Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS

§ Remove the battery from the machine during
maintenance and when the machine will not
be used for a longer period of time.
§ Only use the prescribed type of battery
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
Do not incinerate battery.
Do not expose charger and
battery to temperatures above
50 ° C.
Do not expose charger and
battery to water.
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on battery
charger, battery, and product using bat-
tery.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
If operating time has
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out
with clear water and seek medical attention right
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
Do not touch the terminals with any conduc-
tive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container
with other metal objects such as nails, coins,
etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water or
rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a break-
down.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50° C (122° F).
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it
is severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
Do not use a damaged battery.
become excessively
Pictograms on charger
The following pictograms have been applied to the
charger:
"Class II - The machine is
double insulated; Earthing wire
is therefore not necessary
Only use the battery charger
Fail-safe isolating transformer.
Before any work on the garden product itself (e. g.
maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, remove the battery from the
garden product. There is danger of injury when
unintentionally actuating the On/Off switch.
Use only ELEM GARDEN TECHNIC battery
packs intended specifically for the machine. Use of
any other battery packs may create a risk of injury
and fire.
Ensure the switch is in the off position before
inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into
machines that have the switch on can cause
accidents.
Do not open the battery. Danger of short-
circuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and
moisture. Danger of explosion.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that
can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritations or
burns.
In case of damage and improper use of the
battery, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area
and seek medical help in case of complaints. The
vapours can irritate the respiratory system.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
If the battery becomes defective, liquid can
escape and come into contact with adjacent
indoors.
Cut-out switch.
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