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If the charger is operated via the DC input (11 - 18 V/DC), disconnect the charger from the voltage/
power supply.
Then disconnect the connected rechargeable battery from the charger. Do not use the charger again -
bring it to a specialist workshop.
d) Operation
• The charger may be operated either via the mains voltage (switchable 115 V/AC or 230 V/AC, 50/60 Hz)
or via a stabilised direct voltage of 11 - 18 V/DC (e.g. via an external vehicle lead battery or a suitable
mains adapter).
Use only one of the two connection types, but never both at once. This may damage the charger.
• Do not wear any metal or conductive materials, such as jewellery (necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc.) while
you are working with the charger or batteries. A short-circuit at the rechargeable battery or charging
cable poses a danger of burns and explosion.
• Do not operate the product unattended. Despite a considerable number of protective circuits, it is impos-
sible to exclude the possibility of malfunctions or problems during the charging process.
• Ensurethatthereissufcientventilationduringoperation.Nevercoverupthecharger.Leaveenough
ofadistance(atleast20cm)betweenchargerandotherobjects.Overheatingcausesadangerofre!
• The charger must only be used to charge (or discharge) rechargeable batteries of types NiMH, NiCd,
LiIon/LiPo/LiFe and lead batteries. Never charge any other rechargeable battery types or non-recharge-
ablebatteries.Thereisgreatdangerofreorexplosion!
• Alwaysconnectthechargingcabletothechargerrst.Onlythenmusttherechargeablebatterybecon-
nected to the charging cable.
Whendisconnecting,proceedinreverseorder-rstdisconnecttherechargeablebatteryfromthecharg-
ing cable, then the charging cable from the charger.
If the order is chosen incorrectly, there may be a short-circuit of the charger plugs; there is a danger of
reandexplosion!
• Never connect several charges to each other.
• The charger has two charging channels that are independent of each other, so that up to two recharge-
able batteries/rechargeable battery packs can be charged (or discharged) at once. However, only con-
nect a single rechargeable battery/rechargeable battery pack to each of the two charging channels.
Never connect the charging channels to each other!
• Only operate the product in moderate climate, never in tropical climate. For more information on accept-
able environmental conditions, see the chapter "Technical Data".
• Never operate the device immediately after it was taken from a cold room to a warm room. The resulting
condensation may lead to malfunctions or damage!
Let the product reach room temperature before taking it into operation again. This may take several
hours!
• Avoidoperationindirectproximityofstrongmagneticorelectromagneticelds,transmitteraerialsorHF
generators. This can affect the control electronics.