General Safety; Battery Safety Instructions - BGS technic 9259 Manual De Instrucciones

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1. GENERAL SAFETY

- Follow all workshop safety rules, regulations and conditions when using the cordless tool.
- Remove the battery pack from the cordless tool before servicing or performing any maintenance.
- Maintain the cordless tool and battery pack in good condition. Check moving parts for alignment
on a regular basis.
- Replace or repair damaged parts. Use an authorised service agent and recommended parts only.
Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
- Ensure the cordless tool is 'off' before installing the battery pack.
- Keep the cordless tool, battery pack and charger clean for optimum performance.
- Keep the work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials. Ensure that there is
adequate lighting.
- Ensure that battery pack is correctly inserted into the cordless tool and latched in place before
operating cordless tool.
- Avoid unintentional starting.
- Wear approved safety eye/face shield, ear defenders and hand protection.
- Remove ill-fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain long
hair.
- Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
- Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
- DO NOT operate the cordless tool if any parts are missing as this may cause failure and personal
injury.
- DO NOT use the cordless tool unless you have been instructed in its use by a qualified person.
- DO NOT operate the cordless tool where there are solvent fumes or flammable gases, liquids or
solids.
- DO NOT use the cordless tool for a task it is not designed to perform.
- DO NOT operate the cordless tool when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
intoxicating medication.
- DO NOT get the cordless tool or battery charger wet or use in damp or wet locations.
- Keep cordless tool and charger in a safe, dry, childproof area where the temperature will not
exceed 40°C (104°F).

3.2 BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! The battery pack contains nickel-cadmium, which is dangerous. It must therefore be
handled with care.
- Charge the battery pack prior to first use. The battery pack will have been shipped in a low charge
state.
- Use only the charger provided to charge the battery pack.
- DO NOT charge the battery pack when room temperature is below 10°C (50°F) or above 40°C
(104°F).
- DO NOT attempt recharging the pack by means of an engine generator or a DC power source.
- DO NOT short-circuit the battery pack by touching both terminals at the same time with a metal
object, or your fingers etc.
- DO NOT store battery pack (or cordless tool) in locations where the temperature may exceed
40°C (104°F) e.g. in outside sheds, above heaters etc.
- WARNING! Dispose of spent battery pack correctly as it contains nickel-cadmium.
- DANGER! DO NOT attempt to disassemble the battery pack. For safety and environmental
reasons DO NOT discard in domestic waste or by burning. ONLY discard or recycle according to
local authority regulations.
WARNING! DO NOT allow a leaking battery to contact your person. If you come into contact with
battery liquid seek immediate medical attention.
- Make sure that the speed controller is in position 0 before connect the battery.
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