Sparky Group BUR 15E: V - Additional instructions

sulting from such changes.

▪ Do not use the charger if it has been subjected

to a heavy knock, dropped or otherwise dam

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Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not

aged in any way. Take the charger to an author

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possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The

ised service centre for a check or repair.

following hazards may arise in connection with the

▪ Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to an

tool’s construction and design:

authorised service centre when service or re-

▪ Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is

pair is required. Incorrect re-assembly may re

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not worn.

sult in the risk of fire, electric shock or electrocu

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▪ Damage to hearing if effective ear defenders

tion.

are not worn.

▪ To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug

the charger from the power supply before at-

tempting to clean it. Removing the battery alone

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does not reduce the risk.

▪ Never attempt to connect two chargers togeth

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for work with the

er.

charger

▪ Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in

locations where the temperature may reach or

▪ Before using the charger, read all the instruc-

exceed 104°F (40°C) such as alongside sheds

tions and cautionary markings on the charger

or metal structures in the summer.

and battery pack as well as the instructions on

▪ The charger is designed for use from a standard

using the battery pack.

household electrical supply (230–240 volts).

▪ Only charge your batteries indoors as the

Do not attempt to connect the charger to a sup-

charger is designed for indoor use only.

ply with a different supply.

CAUTION! If the battery pack is cracked or dam

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▪ If you wish to charge a second battery pack,

aged in any other way, do not insert it in the charg

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unplug the charger from the mains supply and

er. There is a danger of electric shock or electro

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leave it for at least 15 minutes. After this time

cution.

you can charge a second battery pack.

WARNING. Do not allow any liquid to come into

contact with the charger. There is a danger of

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electric shock.

for work with the

▪ To allow the battery pack to cool down after

battery pack

charging, do not place it in a hot environment

such as a metal shed or open trailer left in the

▪ The battery pack for this tool has been shipped

sun.

in a low charge condition. You should charge

▪ The charger is not intended for any use other

the battery pack fully before use.

than charging the exact type of rechargeable

▪ To ensure the longest battery life and best bat-

battery pack as supplied with the charger.Any

tery performance, always charge the battery

other use may result in the risk of fire, electric

when the air temperature is between 18–24°C.

shock or electrocution.

Do not charge the battery pack when the tem-

▪ The charger and battery packs supplied with it

perature is below 0°C, or above 40°C. This is

are specifically designed to work together. Do

important. Failure to observe this safety rule

not attempt to charge the battery pack with any

could cause serious damage to the battery

other charger than the one supplied.

pack.

▪ Do not place any object on top of the charger

▪ Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is

as it could cause overheating. Do not place the

seriously damaged or can no longer hold a

charger near any heat source.

charge. The battery pack can explode in a fire.

▪ Do not pull on the lead of the charger to discon

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▪ Never attempt to open the battery pack for any

nect it from the power source.

reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack

▪ Make sure that the charger cable is positioned

breaks open or cracks, immediately discontinue

where it will not be stepped on, tripped over or

its use and do not recharge it.

otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

▪ The battery pack utilizes nickel-cadmium cells.

▪ Do not use an extension cord unless it is abso-

Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material.

lutely necessary. The use of an improper exten-

Use an environmentally safe disposal unit at a

sion cord could cause the risk of fire, electric

municipal waste disposal centre to dispose of a

shock or electrocution.

damaged or worn out battery.

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