Florabest FAT 18 B3 - Manual (Page 11)

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repaired by qualified profession-
als and only with original parts.
Do not use a defective 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 rat-
ing plate. Risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the charger from the
mains before closing or opening
connection to the battery / power
tool / device.
• 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 batteries.
Charging other batteries may result in
injuries and risk of fire.
• Avoid mechanical damage to the
charger. This can result in internal short
circuits.
• Do not operate the charger on a
combustible surface (e.g. paper,
textiles). Risk of fire due to heating dur-
ing 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 person 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 bat-
tery 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. 1
hour.
• Do not charge the battery continuously
since this may damage the battery cells.
Note: Repeatedly charging small capaci-
ties may damage the battery cells. Re-
charge the battery only if the appliance is
becoming slow.
• Do not use the charger to charge non-
rechargeable batteries.
9) RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if properly operating and handling this
electric tool, some residual risks will remain.
Due to its construction and build, this electric
tool may present the following hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear pro-
tection.
c) Damage to your health caused by swing-
ing your hands and arms when operating
the appliance for longer periods of time
or if the unit is not held or maintained
properly.
Warning! During operation, this elec-
tric tool generates an electromagnetic
field which, under certain circum-
stances, may impair the functionality
of active or passive medical implants.
To reduce the risk of serious or lethal
injuries, we recommend that persons
with medical implants consult their
doctor and the manufacturer of their
medical implant before operating the
machine.