GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Battery safety
The rechargeable Husqvarna batteries, BLi, are exclusively used as a power supply for the relevant Husqvarna cordless appliances. To avoid injury, the battery must not be used as a power source for other devices.
WARNING! Protect the battery from
! direct sunlight, heat or open flame.There is a risk the battery may explode if it is thrown into an open fire.There is a risk of burns and/or chemical burns.
WARNING! Avoid all skin contact with
! battery acid. Battery acid may cause skin irritation, burns or corrosive injuries. If you get acid in your eyes, do not rub but flush your eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. See a doctor. You must wash any exposed skin with copious amounts of water and soap in case of incidental contact.
WARNING! Never connect the battery
! terminal to keys, coins, screws or other metal as this may
Unused batteries must be kept away from metal objects such as nails, coins, jewellery. Do not try to disassemble or crush the battery
• Use the battery in surroundings where temperatures are between
• Do not expose the battery to microwaves or high pressure.
• Never clean the battery or the battery charger with water. See also instructions under the Maintenance heading.
• Store the battery out of reach of children.
• Protect the battery from rain and wet conditions.
Battery charger safety
Only use Chargers, Husqvarna QC, for charging the Husqvarna replacement batteries, BLi.
WARNING! Minimise the risk of electric
!shock or short circuit as follows:
Never insert any object into the charger’s cooling slots.
Do not try to dismantle the battery charger.
Never connect the charger terminals to metal objects as this can short circuit the battery charger.
Use approved and intact wall sockets.
WARNING! Do not use the battery
!charger close to corrosive or flammable materials. Do not cover the battery charger. Pull out the plug to the battery charger in the event of smoke or fire. Remember the risk of fire.
•Regularly check that the battery charger connection wire is intact and that there are no cracks in it.
•Never carry the battery charger using the cord and never pull out the plug by pulling the cord.
•Keep all cables and extension leads away from water, oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cable is not jammed in doors, fences or the like. Otherwise it can cause the charger to become live. Inspect extensions cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Do not use:
•a faulty or damaged battery charger or never use a faulty, damaged or deformed battery.
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