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• Place the device in a secure place so that it is absolutely secure and cannot fall down! Otherwise, this
could cause injuries. Never place the charger and the rechargeable battery on a ammable surface (e.g.
carpet). Always use a suitable, non-ammable, heatproof surface.
• Ensure that there is sufcient ventilation during operation. Never cover the charger and/or the connected
rechargeable battery. Allow enough space (at least 20 cm) between the charger, the rechargeable battery
and other objects.
• Never insert any objects in ventilation openings! This can cause a risk of contact with live parts and short
circuits with serious consequences.
• For safety reasons, make sure you use the built-in balancer when charging or discharging lithium cells.
• Only cells of the same capacity and the same brand may be charged together.
• Do not charge rechargeable batteries that are almost or even fully charged.
• Never charge rechargeable batteries with higher charging currents than those specied by the manu-
facturer.
• Always keep rechargeable batteries away from ammable materials, both during and after charging.
Charge and store rechargeable batteries in a reproof container.
• Never charge defective or damaged rechargeable batteries.
• Never charge rechargeable batteries connected to an electrical circuit.
6. Notes on rechargeable batteries
• Despite the fact that batteries, both rechargeable and non-rechargeable, have become a normal part of today’s
life, there are still numerous dangers and problems involved. Specically when using LiPo/Li-ion/LiFe recharge-
able batteries with high energy content (compared to conventional NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries), different
instructions must be followed in order to avoid explosion and re hazards.
• Therefore, always make sure that you have read and understood the following information and safety instructions
before handling rechargeable batteries.
• Also read and observe the notes provided with the rechargeable battery!
a) General information
• Rechargeable batteries are not toys. Keep rechargeable batteries away from children.
• Do not leave rechargeable batteries lying around unattended. Children or pets may swallow them. If rechargeable
batteries have been swallowed, seek medical attention immediately!
• Rechargeable batteries must not be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown into a re. This may cause a re or
explosion!
• Leaking or damaged rechargeable batteries can cause corrosive injuries in case of contact with the skin. Therefore
you should use suitable protective gloves for this.
• Do not recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries. This may cause a re or explosion!