Safety Notes - Westfalia WAT 4 Original Instructions Manual

Please note the included General Safety Notes and the following
safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury.
Please also observe the safety notes in the manuals
for battery and charger.
▪ Please read this manual carefully and use the unit only according to this
manual.
▪ When using the tool, use safety equipment including safety glasses. If
operating the tool causes discomfort in any way, stop immediately and
review your method of use.
▪ Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store it out of the reach of children. There
is a danger of suffocation!
▪ 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 qualified person.
▪ Battery chargers are for indoors use only. Ensure that the power supply and charger are
protected against moisture at all times.
▪ Use metal and voltage detectors to locate concealed electric, water or gas lines. Avoid
touching live components or conductors.
▪ Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
▪ Where possible, use clamps or a vice to hold your work.
▪ Periodically check all nuts, bolts and other fixings and tighten where necessary.
▪ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
▪ Always remove the battery before removing a jammed staple or reloading a staple strip.
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.
▪ The device is designed for operation in altitudes of up to 2000 m above sea level. Keep the
battery out of reach of children. When not in use batteries should be stored at room
temperature (approx. 20 ˚C).

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