III. Using the charger
Before charging the battery, please read the user manual and the charger manual, if supplied with your
bicycle. Please also note the following regarding the battery charger:
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Follow the instructions on the battery charger label.
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Do not use this charger near explosive gases or corrosive substances.
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Do not shake the charger, knock it, and avoid dropping it.
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Always protect the charger from rain and moisture for indoor use.
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The temperature tolerance of this charger is between 0 and +40 °C.
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You should not disassemble the charger, should you encounter any problems, give the device to
a qualified repairer.
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You should only use the charger supplied with your power-assisted bicycle to prevent damage.
Note that failure to comply with this requirement will void the warranty.
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When recharging, the battery and charger must be at least 10 cm away from the wall and in a
dry, ventilated area. Do not place anything near the charger during use.
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Do not touch the charger for too long when charging (risk of surface burn).
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Do not position the charger in an unsteady place.
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Do not cover the charger to avoid it overheating when charging.
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Do not submerge the product
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Avoid all contact with water when the battery is charging. Do not touch the charger with wet
hands.
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Do not use the charger with a damaged power cord or plugs. Make sure the charger plug is
properly connected to the mains for charging.
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Do not short-circuit the charger pins using a metal object.
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Disconnect the power supply before connecting or disconnecting the connections to the battery.
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This charger is designed to charge Lithium batteries, do not charge the wrong type of battery.
Do not use a non-rechargeable battery.
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This device can be used by children aged 14 or older and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are properly supervised
or if instructions for the safe use of the device have been given to them and the risks involved
have been explained. Children should not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be performed by unattended children.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
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Keep out of reach of children, this product is not a toy.
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This product's external flexible cable can not be replaced; if the cord is damaged the product
should be discarded.
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At the end of its life, take the product to a recycling centre.
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