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Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important safety and operat-
ing instructions for this battery charger.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions
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and cautionary markings on battery charger, bat-
tery, and product using battery.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of injury, charge only batteries of
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the Bosch eBike Systems. Other types of batter-
ies may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Read and understand all safety warn-
ings and instructions. Failure to follow
the below warnings could result in death or serious in-
jury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for fu-
ture reference.
The term battery pack used in these operating in-
structions refers to all original Bosch eBike battery
packs.
DANGER
Only charge eBike-approved Bosch lithium-ion
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battery packs. The battery pack voltage must
match the battery pack charging voltage of the
charger. Otherwise, there is risk of fire and explo-
sion.
Do not expose the charger to rain or
wet conditions. If water enters a charger,
there is a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
Use only the original Bosch battery charger sup-
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plied with your eBike or one approved for your
eBike by the manufacturer and purchased from
a trusted source. Bypassing the battery charger or
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the use of a non-approved or counterfeit battery
charger can lead to death or serious injury.
Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination
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can lead to the risk of an electric shock. Clean only
with the use of a damp cloth (mild soap/water).
Always check the charger, cable and plug before
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use. Stop using the charger if you discover any
damage. Do not open the charger. Damaged
chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited
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surface (e.g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in a
flammable environment. There is a risk of fire due
to the charger heating up during operation.
Take care if you touch the charger while it is
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charging. Wear protective gloves. The charger
can get very hot, especially when the ambient tem-
perature is high.
The battery may give off fumes if it becomes
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damaged or is used incorrectly. Ensure the area
is well ventilated and seek medical attention
should you experience any adverse effects.
These fumes may irritate the respiratory tract.
Do not place the charger or the battery near
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flammable materials. Ensure the battery is com-
pletely dry and placed on a fireproof surface be-
fore charging. There is a risk of fire due to the heat
generated during charging.
The eBike battery must not be left unattended
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while charging.
Batteries must not be subjected to mechanical
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shock. There is a risk of the battery being damaged.
Keep the battery charger away from children.
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This will ensure that children do not play with the
charger.
Persons who are not capable of safely operating
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the charger because of their physical, sensory or
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