2.3 Information on battery and
charging socket
Warning!
• Protect the battery against direct sun-
light, heat, naked flame and electric
sparks.
Warning!
• Do not smoke in the immediate vicinity
of the battery.
• Do not eat or drink in the area of the
charger.
• Avoid spark formation when handling
cables and electric devices.
• Do not expose the battery to micro-
wave radiation or high pressure.
• Do not throw into a fire.
Risk of accident!
• Never charge or use faulty, damaged or
deformed batteries.
• Do not open, damage or drop the bat-
tery.
• Store the battery out of the reach of
children.
Health risk!
• Fluid can escape from the battery if it
is damaged or used incorrectly – avoid
skin contact!
• Leaking battery fluid can cause skin
irritation, burns and corrosive injuries.
In case of accidental contact, wash the
affected skin areas with plenty of soap
and water.
• If the fluid comes into contact with
the eyes, do not rub and rinse out the
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Also consult a doctor.
CAUTION!
Damage to the machine due to improper
battery handling.
• Use only the genuine battery from the
manufacturer.
• Use the battery only with the sweeper
and charger from the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery
terminals.
• Do not cause a short circuit in the
charging socket.
• Do not connect (short-circuit) the bat-
tery contacts with metal objects. The
battery may be damaged by a short
circuit.
• When not in use, keep the battery away
from metal objects (e.g. nails, coins,
jewellery).
• Do not use metal transport containers.
• Protect the battery against rain – do
not immerse in fluids.
• Maximum temperatures:
- Operation: -10 °C to +50 °C
- Charging: 0 °C to +40 °C
- Storage: -10 °C to 40 °C
NOTE
• Fully charge a discharged battery.
• In order to achieve the optimum service
life, charge the battery for approx. 10
hours at least every 2 months.
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