EINHELL GE-HC 18 Li T II Operating Instructions Manual page 10

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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 irritation or burns.
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Have servicing performed by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the product is maintained.
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Protect your rechargeable battery against
moisture, rain and high humidity. Moisture,
rain and high humidity can cause dangerous
cell damage. Never charge or work with
batteries which have been exposed to
moisture, rain or high humidity – replace them
immediately.
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If your equipment is fitted with a detachable
battery, remove the battery for safety reasons
after you have finished your work.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER
WARNING: This product may contain lead,
phthalate or other chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Please wash your hands
after use.
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.
7. Storage of batteries, battery chargers
and cordless tools. Store the charger and
your cordless tool only in dry places with an
ambient temperature of 10-40°C. Store your
lithium-ion battery pack in a cool, dry place at
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a temperature of 10-20°C. Protect them from
humidity and direct sunlight. Only place fully
charged batteries in storage (charged at least
40%).
8. Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from
freezing. Battery packs which were stored
below 0°C for more than 60 minutes must be
disposed of.
9. When handling batteries beware of
electrostatic charge: Electrostatic discharges
cause damage of the electronic protection
system and the battery cells. Avoid
electrostatic charging and never touch the
battery poles.
Safety instructions for pole hedge trimmers
Pole hedge trimmer safety warnings:
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Do not use the pole hedge trimmer in
bad weather conditions, especially when
there is a risk of lightning. This decreases
the risk of being struck by lightning.
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To reduce the risk of electrocution,
never use near any electrical power
lines. Contact with or use near power lines
may cause serious injury or electric shock
resulting in death.
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Always use two hands when operating
the pole hedge trimmer. Hold the pole
hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss
of control.
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Always use head protection when
operating the pole hedge trimmer
overhead. Falling debris can result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING – Only use with handle and guard
properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The
use of the hedge trimmer without the proper
guard or handle provided may result in
serious personal injury.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
a) Keep all parts of the body away from
the blade. Do not remove cut material or
hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Blades continue to move after the
switch is turned off . A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result
in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the front
handle with the blade stopped and taking
care not to operate any power switch.
Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will
decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and
resultant personal injury from the blades.
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