Florabest FAH 18 C3 - Manual (Page 66)

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and explosion. This ensures that the
safety of the device is maintained.
• Before each use, check the
charger, cable and plug and
have them repaired by quali-
fied professionals and only with
original parts. Do not use a de-
fective charger and do not open
it up yourself. This ensures that the
safety of the device is maintained.
• Connect the charger only to a
socket with an earth. Ensure
that the mains voltage matches
the specifications on the charger
rating plate. Risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the charger from the
mains before closing or open-
ing connection to the battery /
power tool / device. This ensures
that the battery and charger are not
damaged.
• Keep the charger clean and
away from wet and rain. Do not
use the charger outdoors. Dirt
and the entry of water increase the risk
of electric shock.
• Operate the charger only with
the appropriate original bat-
teries. Charging other batteries may
result in injuries and risk of fire.
• Avoid mechanical damage to
the charger. This can result in inter-
nal short circuits.
• Do not operate the charger on a
combustible surface (e.g. paper,
textiles). Risk of fire due to heating
during charging.
• If the power cable for this equipment is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly qualified per-
son in order to prevent hazards.
• The battery of the appliance is not fully
charged at the time of delivery. It there-
fore needs to be fully recharged before
you use it for the first time. For the first
recharge cycle we recommend that you
charge the battery for about 1 hour.
Slot the battery into the base and plug
the battery charger into a mains outlet.
• When the battery is fully charged,
unplug the charger from the mains and
from the appliance. Charging time is
approx. 5 hour.
• Do not charge the battery continuously.
Repeatedly charging small capacities
may damage the battery cells.
Charging the battery
Do not expose the battery to
extreme conditions such as
heat or impact. Risk of injury
from escaping electrolytic so-
lution! After eye/skin contact,
rinse the affected areas with
water or a neutraliser and
consult a doctor.
Charge the battery in a dry
room only. Prior to attach-
ing the charger, check that
the battery’s outer surface is
clean and dry. There is a risk
of injury due to electric shock.
Only use the charger from the pack-
age to charge the battery. Mind not
to charge the appliance for more
than 5 hours at a time. If you do,
the battery and the appliance may
be damaged and longer charging
times would be a waste of energy.
Excessive charging will void the
warranty.
• Charge the battery before the first time
of use. Do not briefly charge the bat-