Husqvarna 536LiP4 Operation Manual - Page 10

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting cutting attachments. Battery safety Li-ion BOOTS Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes. 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. TROUSERS Use trousers with saw protection. 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. CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. Battery and battery charger This section describes the battery and battery charger safety for your battery product. Only use Husqvarna original batteries for Husqvarna products and only charge them in an original battery QC charger from Husqvarna. The batteries are software encrypted. Use only a Husqvarna original BLi battery in your machine. 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 ! terminals 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 and 40 °C. • Do not expose the battery to microwaves or high pressure. • Never clean the battery or the battery charger with water. See instructions under the Maintenance heading. • Store the battery out of reach of children. • Protect the battery from rain and wet conditions. 10 - English