Safety Precautions; General Safety Rules; Additional Safety Precautions - Hilti C 7/24 Manual De Instrucciones

4. Safety precautions

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 atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, 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.
4.1.2 Electrical safety
a) The appliance's plug must match the power outlet.
Modification of the plug in any way is not permis-
sible. Unmodified plugs and corresponding power
outlets reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-
erators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose the appliance to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering an electric appliance increases
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the supply cord. Never use the sup-
ply cord to carry, pull or unplug the appliance. Keep
the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or mov-
ing parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
e) Use the charger only indoors and protect it from
rain.
4.1.3 Personal safety
Do not wear jewelry such as rings or chains. Jewelry
could cause a short circuit and personal injury in the
form of burns.
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 to operate the appliance
if they are unfamiliar with it or these instructions.
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 correct-
ly. If damaged, have the appliance repaired before
use.
e) Use chargers and the corresponding batteries in
accordance with these instructions and as is spec-
ified for this particular model. Use of chargers for
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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 charging con-
tacts. A short circuit at the battery terminals or charg-
ing contacts could result in personal injury (burns)
or fire.
h) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery, Avoid contact with it. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. Consult a doc-
tor if the liquid comes into contact with the eyes.
Liquids ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
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 Personal safety
a) Take care to ensure that the charger is standing in
a steady, secure position. A falling battery or charg-
er 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 envi-
ronmental pollution.
d) This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion 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 batter-
ies (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
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