AEG Workshop charger WM 8 - Manual (Page 11)

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SAFETY
General safety guidelines
Read all safety guidelines and instructions. Non-compliance with safety guidelines
and instructions can cause electric shock, fire and / or serious injury. Keep all safety
guidelines and instructions for future reference.
Warning!
Life-threatening danger to infants and children. Never leave children
unsupervised with the packing material as this can cause suffocation.
Never allow children to play with cables - strangulation hazard! Never
allow children to play with components or mounting parts, they could be swallowed
and result in suffocation.
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or who lack experience and / or knowledge,
unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or unless
they receive instructions from this person on how the equipment is to be used. Child-
ren must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by:
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Improper connection and / or operation.
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Exterior force, damage to the device and /or damage to parts of the device
caused by mechanical impact or overload.
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Any type of modification to the device.
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Use of the device for purposes that are not described in this instruction manual.
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Consequential damages caused by non-intended and / or improper use, and /
or defective batteries.
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Moisture and / or insufficient ventilation.
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The unauthorised opening of the device. This will void the guarantee.
Safety notices for chargers
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Keep the device away from children. Children do not understand or perceive
possible risks when handling electrical devices. Children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the charger.
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Ensure that the device is always stored in a safe place. Do no expose the device
to rain or wet conditions. Avoid pouring or dripping water or other liquids over
it. If water penetrates electrical devices, the risk of electric shock increases.
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Ensure that all plugs and cables are free of moisture. Never connect the device
to the mains with wet or moist hands.
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Never touch battery terminals or battery clamps whilst the device is connected to
alternating current.
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Remove all device cables from the battery before attempting to drive your
vehicle.
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Always disconnect the device from the mains when you are not using it.
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Always disconnect the device by pulling out the power plug, never by unclam-
ping a connecting cable.
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If the cables need to be run through walls with sharp edges, for example metal
sheets, use tubes or cable ducts to prevent damage to the cables. Lay electrical
cables in such a way that it is not possible to stumble over them, thereby preven-
ting damage.
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Never place the device over or close to the battery to be charged. Gases from
the battery make the charger corrode and damage it. Set up the charger as far
away from the battery as the direct current cable allows.
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Do not cover the device while charging.
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Never pull the cable or use it to carry the device. Damaged cables increase the
risk of electric shock.
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Only operate the device if all cables and the casing are intact.
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If the supplied cables are damaged they must be replaced by qualified specia-
lists to prevent hazards.
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Never operate the device if it has been dropped or damaged in any other way.
For inspection and repair, take it to a qualified electrician.
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All maintenance work must be conducted by qualified electricians.
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Never disassemble the device. In correct assembly may cause electric shock or
fire.