Instructions
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• Safe operation can no longer be assumed if:
- There are signs of damage
- The device does not function properly
- The device was stored under unfavourable conditions for a long period of time
- The device was subjected to rough handling during transport.
• Make sure that you always have these instructions at hand to ensure safe operation. Keep these operat-
ing instructions in a safe place and give them to any subsequent owners. When connecting and operating
the charger, a set of safety instructions must be observed.
• The charger contains various safety measures. Despite these precautions, the user is solely responsible
for congurations made and their accuracy. Furthermore, the user must ensure that all charging safety
measures have been taken. In addition, please observe the following notes.
• 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 charge cells of the same capacity and the same brand together.
• Do not charge rechargeable batteries that are almost or 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.