Husqvarna 536LiHD60X Owners Manual - Page 10

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Never connect the battery ! terminal to keys, coins, screws or other metal as this may short-circuit the battery. Never insert objects into the battery's air vents. Unused batteries must be kept away from metal objects such as nails, coins, jewellery. Do not try to disassemble or crush the battery • Use the battery in surroundings where temperatures are between -10 °C (14 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). • Do not expose the battery to microwaves or high pressure. • Never clean the battery or the battery charger with water. See also instructions under the heading Maintenance. • Store the battery out of reach of children. • Protect the battery from rain and wet conditions. Battery charger safety • Regularly check that the battery charger connection wire is intact and that there are no cracks in it. • Never carry the battery charger using the cord and never pull out the plug by pulling the cord. • Use a residual-current device (RCI) for increased security. A residual-current device is fitted to protect operators in case an electrical fault should occur. • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. • Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the appliance's plug. • Keep all cords and extension cords away from water, oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cord is not pinched in doors, fences or the like. Otherwise it can cause the object to become live. Inspect extensions cords periodically and replace if damaged. Do not use: • a faulty or damaged battery charger or never use a faulty, damaged or deformed battery. Li-ion Only use Chargers, Husqvarna QC, for charging the Husqvarna replacement batteries, BLi. Do not charge: • non-rechargeable batteries in the battery charger or use them in the machine. • the battery in the battery charger outdoors. • the battery in the rain or in wet conditions. WARNING! Minimise the risk of electric ! shock or short circuit as follows: • the battery in direct sunlight. Use the battery charger only when the surrounding Never insert any object into the charger's cooling slots. temperature is between 5 °C (41 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). Use the charger in an environment which is well ventilated, dry and free from dust. Do not try to dismantle the battery charger. Machine′s safety equipment Never connect the charger terminals to metal objects as this can short circuit the battery charger. This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the "What is what?" section to locate where this equipment is Use approved and intact wall sockets. positioned on your machine. The life span or the runtime of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine ! WARNING! Do not use the battery charger close to corrosive or flammable maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you materials. Do not cover the battery need further information please contact your nearest charger. Pull out the plug to the battery charger in the event of smoke or fire. service workshop. Remember the risk of fire. 10 - English