Husqvarna 536LiL Owners Manual - Page 9
General Safety Precautions
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Battery safety GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Battery charger safety Li-ion The rechargeable Husqvarna batteries, BLi, are exclusively used as a power supply for the relevant Husqvarna cordless appliances. To avoid injury, the battery must not be used as a power source for other devices. Li-ion Only use Chargers, Husqvarna QC, for charging the Husqvarna replacement batteries, BLi. WARNING! Protect the battery from ! direct sunlight, heat or open flame. There is a risk the battery may explode if it is thrown into an open fire. There is a risk of burns and/or chemical burns. WARNING! Avoid all skin contact with ! battery acid. Battery acid may cause skin irritation, burns or corrosive injuries. If you get acid in your eyes, do not rub but flush your eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. See a doctor. You must wash any exposed skin with copious amounts of water and soap in case of incidental contact. 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. WARNING! Minimise the risk of electric ! shock or short circuit as follows: Never insert any object into the charger's cooling slots. Do not try to dismantle the battery charger. Never connect the charger terminals to metal objects as this can short circuit the battery charger. Use approved and intact wall sockets. WARNING! Do not use the battery ! charger close to corrosive or flammable materials. Do not cover the battery charger. Pull out the plug to the battery charger in the event of smoke or fire. Remember the risk of fire. • 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. English - 9