Additional Safety Precautions; Before Use - Hilti C7 Manual De Instrucciones

with batteries other than the specific type(s) for
which it is designed presents a risk of fire.
g) When not in use, keep the battery and the char-
ger away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects that could
cause a short circuit at the battery terminals or
the charging contacts. A short circuit at the bat-
en
tery terminals or charging contacts could result
in personal injury (burns) or fire.
h) Under abusive conditions, liquid may leak from
the battery. Avoid contact with the liquid. In the
event of accidental contact, flush with water. If
the liquid comes into contact with the eyes also
consult a doctor. Liquids leaking from the battery
may cause skin irritation or burns.
4.1.5 Service
Have your appliance repaired only by qualified
specialists using only genuine Hilti spare parts.This
will ensure that the appliance remains safe to use.

4.2 Additional safety precautions

4.2.1 Personal safety
a) Take care to ensure that the charger is standing
in a steady, secure position. A falling battery or
charger may present a risk of injury to yourself or
others.
b) Avoid touching the contacts.
c) Batteries that have reached the end of their
life must be disposed of safely and correctly to
avoid environmental pollution.
d) This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of exper-

5. Before use

5.1 Use the appliance only at a suitable
location.
Use the appliance only indoors.
The location at which the appliance is used should be
clean, dry and cool but protected from frost.
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ience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
e) Children must be instructed not to play with the
appliance.
4.2.2 Battery charger use and care
a) Take care to ensure that the batteries suffer no
mechanical damage.
b) Do not charge or continue to use damaged bat-
teries (e.g. batteries with cracks, broken parts,
bent or pushed-in and/or pulled-out contacts).
4.2.3 Electrical safety
a) Do not touch the supply cord or extension cord
if they are damaged while working. Disconnect
the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
Damaged supply cords or extension cords present
a risk of electric shock.
b) Never operate the appliance when it is dirty
or wet. Under unfavorable conditions, dampness
or dust adhering to the surface of the appliance,
especially dust from conductive materials, may
present a risk of electric shock. Dirty or dusty
appliances should thus be checked at a Hilti ser-
vice center at regular intervals, especially if used
frequently for working on conductive materials.
4.2.4 Work area safety
Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
The appliance must be able to emit heat while in
operation. The ventilation slots must therefore remain
unobstructed.
Accordingly, remove the charger from the toolbox.
Do not operate the charger inside a closed container.