Safety Instructions; General Safety Rules; Additional Safety Precautions - Hilti PUA 83 Manual De Instrucciones

4 Safety instructions

4.1 General safety rules

WARNING! Read all instructions! Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
4.1.1 Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit . Cluttered and
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Chargers can cause sparks
which may ignite dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and other persons away from the
area while the charger is in use.
d) Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
4.1.2 Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not abuse the supply cord. Never use the
supply cord to carry, pull or unplug the appliance.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Only use the battery charger in areas which are
dry. Water entering an electric appliance increases
the risk of electric shock.
4.1.3 Personal safety
a) Do not wear jewelry such as rings or chains.
Jewelry could cause a short circuit and personal
injury in the form of burns.
b) 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.
c) Avoid touching the contacts.
d) Batteries that have reached the end of their life
must be disposed of safely and correctly to avoid
environmental pollution.
e) Children must be instructed not to play with the
appliance.
f) This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
4.1.4 Battery charger use and care
a) Use the charger only to charge the Hilti batteries
approved for use with this charger.
b) Do not use a charger if its casing or electric supply
cord is defective.
c) Store chargers out of reach of children when
not in use. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the appliance or these instructions to operate it.
Chargers are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
d) Maintain the appliance carefully. Check to ensure
that no parts are broken or damaged in such
a way that the appliance can no longer function
correctly. If damaged, have the appliance repaired
before use.
e) Use chargers and the corresponding batteries
in accordance with these instructions and as is
specified for this particular model. Use of chargers
for applications different from those intended could
result in hazardous situations.
f) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer . A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.
g) When not in use, keep the battery and the charger
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 char-
ging contacts. A short circuit at the battery terminals
or charging contacts could result in personal injury
(burns) or fire.
h) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery, Avoid contact with the liquid. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
the liquid comes into contact with the eyes also
consult a doctor. Liquids ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
Take care to ensure that the batteries suffer no
i)
mechanical damage.
Do not charge or continue to use damaged bat-
j)
teries (e.g. batteries with cracks, broken parts,
bent or pushed-in and/or pulled-out contacts).
4.1.5 Service
Have your appliance repaired only by qualified spe-
cialists using only genuine Hilti spare parts.This will
ensure that the appliance remains safe to use.

4.2 Additional safety precautions

4.2.1 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
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